How Our Brains Organize Abstract Scientific Concepts
String theory, quantum gravity, time dilation. Why do these advanced physics concepts come easily to some of us but not others? ...read more
Month: January 2022
The Universe’s Expansion Could End Surprisingly Soon, Say Cosmologists
The universe is not only expanding but accelerating away from us. Now a new theory suggests all this could stop sooner than anyone imagined. ...read more
Smells Are Going Extinct, So Researchers Are Working to Preserve Them
A growing field of scent researchers is trying to preserve the world as it appears to the nose, and even recreating odors that once existed in the past. ...read more
Aging is Still One of Biology’s Greatest Mysteries
We age in a variety of ways, both inside and out — here’s what we know about what happens in your golden years. ...read more
Singing Ice Is Just the Tip of the Iceberg
Frozen lakes can sound like laser guns in the fall and spring, when cracks send sound waves bouncing through them. But they’re not the only singing landscapes you can find. ...read more
Game Theory Explains Why Popular Baby Names Come and Go
“It's obvious that people like to stand out. Just observe a hipster claiming you've never heard of his favorite band." ...read more
How Pandemics End
Lessons from past outbreaks could clue us in to the way out of COVID-19. ...read more
Best CBD Oil for Dogs: Top 10 Brands & Buyer’s Guide
Why Dehydration Can Turn Deadly for Seniors
As people age they often lose their ability to “feel” thirst. That's a problem, particularly during heatwaves. ...read more
Animals Respond to Death in Many Ways. Mourning Might Be One of Them.
Some species consume or bury the dead, while other animals protect and carry bodies for days. Researchers are trying to interpret the behavior. ...read more