To Victorians, Flower Arrangements Were Often Secret Messages
The roots of floriography — the symbolic language of flowers — run deep throughout Europe and Asia, but the question of its origin is thorny. ...read more
Month: January 2022
CRISPR Gene-Editing Technology Enters the Body — and Space
From inside humans to the International Space Station, the popular gene-editor is pushing new boundaries. ...read more
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Why Do Cats Purr?
Scientists don’t know exactly why cats purr, but some of the possible reasons are pretty cool. ...read more
The Science of Forming Healthy Habits
Forget New Year's resolutions; want to start a habit that sticks? Make it easy and reward yourself. ...read more
Brain Scientists Probe the Mechanisms Behind Self-Identity
Psychologists and neuroscientists don't fully understand how we form a sense of self. They're looking to neurons in the brain for answers. ...read more
Fungi Are Capturing More Carbon Than We Thought
A series of discoveries have upended long-held beliefs about white-rot fungus, and shed some light on carbon sequestration in nature. ...read more
Arctic Lightning Linked to Climate Change
A recent surge of lightning strikes in the Arctic may be yet another indicator of rising global temperatures. ...read more