Scientists Reveal the Black Death’s Origin Story
DNA evidence from archaeological sites pinpoints central Asia as the birthplace of the Black Death. ...read more
Month: June 2022
Gravitational-Wave Observatory Obtains Mass of Discoveries
With its Latest Run Complete, LIGO Heralds a New Phase in the Exploration of Extreme Physics. ...read more
Meteorologists and Social Scientists Team Up to Save Lives
How hundreds of tornadoes led one man to seek communication improvements amidst deadly weather events. ...read more
Bioluminescent Organisms And Where You Can See The Glow in Person
A tiny organism is responsible for the mystic blue-green glow of the famous bio-bays. ...read more
TikTok Responsible For Mediterranean Diet Misinformation, New Study Suggests
Researchers find that many of the posts using the tag #mediterraneandiet may be inaccurate. ...read more
Scientists Try to Reduce Organ Transplants with Liver Regeneration
Researchers are working on ways to trick all kinds of tissues to regenerate, aiming to reduce the need for organ transplants. ...read more
Hunter Gatherer’s Gut Bacteria Might Show History of our Microbiome
Scientists find your gut is significantly different from hunter-gather communities and the difference starts to emerge as early as six months since birth. ...read more
Deep-Sea Pipelines Harbor Biodiversity, but Also Collect Plastic
Academic collaborations with industry highlight biodiversity and human impacts in the deep sea. ...read more
A Wildfire in Arizona is Forecast to Send Smoke Streaming All the Way to the Great Lakes
Much of the West overall is a tinder-box, which means even the smallest spark could ignite a catastrophic wildfire. ...read more
5 Of The Most Ruthless Rulers In Ancient History
You wouldn't want to cross paths with these five ancient rulers, who were known for invasion and torture. ...read more