Pollinators Prefer a Dash of Salt in Their Nectar
Will gardeners of the future bribe bees and butterflies with homemade, saltwater solutions? Plants could already be employing the same technique. ...read more
Month: April 2022
Biologists Use Blood-Sucking Leeches to Log Biodiversity
Researchers measure biodiversity in conservation projects through the blood meals of leeches. ...read more
Does Your Personality Define What Kind of Music You Like?
Music preferences transcend international borders, but not personality. ...read more
Unpacking The Stigma Around Adult ADHD
Our current system doesn’t provide enough support for neurodivergent brains. That's fueling accusations of doctors “overdiagnosing” ADHD. ...read more
The Multi-Faceted Nature of Selfhood
Researchers think our inner identities are composed of several layers, though it isn't yet clear how exactly they operate. ...read more
What Did the End Look Like For Dinosaurs?
Fossils reveal the season in which dinosaurs went extinct, and why it mattered. ...read more
How to Become a Scientist
The road from being interested in science to becoming a scientist is obscure—here’s some advice. ...read more
5 U.S. National Parks with Fascinating Features
These domestic destinations hold some of the most unique geological features in the world. ...read more
Algal Blooms May Have Threatened These Ancient Cities
For the Maya and Romans, toxic pollution likely rendered water undrinkable for centuries at a time. ...read more
Millions of Years Ago, These North American Forests Disappeared for Good
Drier winters (not summers) may be behind their transition to grasslands, highlighting the crucial role of winter precipitation in sustaining tree-cover. ...read more