Can Trees Heal Heart Disease?
Researchers in this polluted city are planting thousands of trees in a bold health experiment aimed at lowering rates of cardiovascular disease. ...read more
Month: April 2021
Five Kitchen Sink Science Experiments To Try At Home
Try out these hands-on citizen science projects. You don’t even have to leave the house. ...read more
The Eruption at La Soufrière on St. Vincent Takes an Explosive Turn
For the past few months, a dark lava dome has been growing on La Soufrière on the island of St. Vincent. Today, that eruption suddenly became explosive. ...read more
The Paradox of Internet Famous Wilderness
How destinations like The Wave, located near the Arizona-Utah border, are managing overtourism. ...read more
Is Plant Protein Better for You and the Planet?
Animal protein isn’t the only way to get in this key macronutrient. Plants have protein, too — and there are good reasons to load up on this source. ...read more
What Is Time?
The question is more philosophical than physical — which means we can redefine it on our own terms. ...read more
The Science of Taylor Swift and Other Improbable Stories
The beginning of April always generates a slew of research papers from scientists who should know better. Here is this year's round up. ...read more
How to Save Planet Earth
Your individual behavior won't fix climate change. Five experts share more meaningful ways to think green. ...read more
E=mc2: What Does Einstein’s Most Famous Equation Mean?
Albert Einstein’s simple yet powerful equation revolutionized physics by connecting the mass of an object with its energy for the first time. ...read more
There Might Be Remnants of an Ancient Planet Buried Inside Earth? Yup
An ancient impactor called Theia hit the Earth to create the moon. New research suggests the rest of that planet may still be inside the Earth. ...read more