One of America’s Rarest Birds Lives on Alaska’s Loneliest Island. Scientists Are Finally Exploring Their Private Kingdom
The bewitching birds nest only here, in one of the most inaccessible places on the planet. ...read more
Month: February 2021
Is Noom Really All That Different From Other Diets? Here’s What the Experts Say
The popular dieting app Noom works at an intersection of weight-loss, psychology and tech, but some experts are wary of its effects. ...read more
Outer Space Is a Treasure Chest of Gemstones
Scientists suspect it might be raining diamonds on Neptune and Uranus. Evidence of opal on Mars hints at a watery past. Outside our solar system, there may be rubies and sapphires too. But the gems that form within Earth still might be the most dazzling. ...read more
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America’s Stonehenge: Inside the Rocky History of New Hampshire’s Mystery Hill
Roadside attraction or archaeological proof of ancient civilizations on U.S. soil? ...read more
Could the Immune System Be Key to Alzheimer’s Disease?
Increasing evidence suggests that chronic inflammation takes a toll on the brain over the course of a lifetime. ...read more
Ice Ages: What Causes the Earth to Freeze Over Every Few Million Years?
At least five major ice ages have been documented in Earth's history. And guess what? You're living in an ice age right now. But don’t expect the planet to chill over from pole to pole. ...read more
What Is the Scientific Method and How Did It Shape Science?
How careful observation, strict reasoning and clever hypotheses guided the great human endeavor of science. ...read more
Who Built the Egyptian Pyramids? Not Slaves
Pyramid workers were paid locals. Yet historical narratives and Hollywood films have made many believe the Jews built the pyramids while enslaved in Egypt. ...read more
The Taj Mahal: Can India Save This Corroding Beauty?
India’s architectural wonder and symbol of love is turning brown and green due to pollution and neglect. ...read more