Humans Aren’t the Only Animals That Give Gifts
Unsurprisingly, few fuzzy socks are exchanged in the animal kingdom. Instead, these gifts range from prey wrapped in fine silk to proteins and hormones. ...read more
Month: December 2021
Earth Is Spinning Faster Now Than It Was 50 Years Ago
Compensating for the lost time may prove challenging for scientists. ...read more
Exploring New Realms of Physics
A heavy particle's magnetic moment goes beyond the Standard Model. ...read more
How Mathematicians Cracked the Zodiac Killer’s Cipher
After 50+ years, a trio of codebreakers solves the puzzle and earns a nod from the FBI. ...read more
Personalized Flasks: The 15 Best Custom Flasks
Astronomer Amy Mainzer Spent Hours Chatting With Leonardo DiCaprio for Netflix’s ‘Don’t Look Up’
The film's science adviser shares what it was like working with the star-studded cast, and what we can learn from the disaster flick about science denialism. ...read more
A Behavior-Manipulating Parasite May Be Leading Wildlife to the Lion’s Den
Toxoplasma gondii reduces its hosts’ fear of cats — big and small — but the mechanisms behind the manipulation are mysterious. ...read more
You May Be Hallucinating Right Now
The line between normal perception and hallucination may be thinner than you think. ...read more
Conserving Predators of the Plant Kingdom
Recent studies predict about one quarter of carnivorous plant populations face extinction. That’s why conservationists around the world are working together to reduce threats. ...read more
The Best Tasting Chocolate Protein Powder You Can Buy