We Can Thank Herodotus, the ‘Father of History,’ for Our Knowledge of the Ancient World
One of the first to attempt to write down an account of the past, Herodotus helped establish a historical tradition that continues to this day. ...read more
Month: December 2020
With 5G, It’s All About Speed
Wireless providers promise the fastest networks ever. But industries and infrastructure, not smartphone users, will likely get the biggest boost. ...read more
What Explains the Decline of Serial Killers?
Since a dramatic peak in the 1980s, serial killers in the U.S. have been in decline for three decades. Experts have a few theories that can help explain why. ...read more
With a Tail Like an Eel and a Snout Like a Crocodile, Spinosaurus Became the First-Known Aquatic Dinosaur
More than a century after its discovery, one of the strangest dinosaurs of all time is swimming into focus. ...read more
Jupiter and Saturn Will Form Rare “Christmas Star” on Winter Solstice
On December 21, Jupiter and Saturn will appear closer in Earth’s night sky than they have since 1226 A.D. You can watch the event live here, courtesy of Lowell Observatory. ...read more
Who Has the Right Stuff to be a Private Astronaut?
For more than half a century, astronauts and test pilots have been judged by whether or not they have "the right stuff." But what does that mean in an era when anyone can buy a ticket to space? ...read more
13 Best hair Loss Treatments: Medications, Shampoos, and Other Products To Regrow Hair and Reverse Baldness Fast
Top 13 Hair Loss Treatments For Male Pattern Baldness, Bald Spots, Telogen Effluvium, Female Hair Loss, African-American Male Hair Thinning. We Look At The Top Hair Growth Shampoos, Conditioners, Natural Essential Oils & More! ...read more
The Pandemic Put Science in the Spotlight
In 2020, the world looked to science as a new virus spread across the globe, leaving a permanent mark on human health, behavior and nature — and on science itself. ...read more
What Can the Pandemic Teach Us About Human Nature?
Isolation, loneliness and resistance to health guidelines: Scientists are evaluating the psychological impact of the COVID pandemic. ...read more
Science Board Game Reviews: Wingspan, Terraforming Mars, Endangered, and Neanderthal
If Netflix and chill has run its course, liven up your evenings with one of these scientifically-accurate board games. ...read more