Scientists Debate Why Childbirth Is So Brutal
Some scientists defend an age-old skeletal explanation for childbirth — dubbed the obstetrical dilemma — while others propose a metabolic alternative. ...read more
Month: July 2022
The Heat Just Goes On and On and…
With Europe under a "heat apocalypse" warning, the latest monthly climate climate analyses are out. Can you guess what they say? ...read more
What Was the Most Dangerous Carnivorous Dinosaur?
Deciding which carnivorous dinosaur was the most dangerous between the Tyrannosaurus rex, Velociraptor and Spinosaurus, is more complicated than you think. ...read more
Folded Skin Allows Elephants to Stretch Out Their Trunks
This finding could contribute to elephant conservation efforts and could inform the creation of nature-inspired robotics. ...read more
Could Earth Scientists Create Their Own Equivalent to the James Webb Space Telescope?
The James Webb Space Telescope has amazed the public with images of the universe. What kind of "big idea" project could the Earth scientists pursue to create the same level of public excitement? ...read more
Study Shows Cooperation Among Strangers Is Increasing
The results on cooperation, the study authors say, are a good sign for our ability to solve problems on a global scale. ...read more
5 Inventions That Were Discovered by Accident
From the Microwave to Vaseline, these inventions have helped society, but started out as unintended discoveries. ...read more
Do Grocery Store and Fast Food Health Labels Lead to Better Choices?
Researchers suggest several factors influence our behavior when it comes to choosing healthy meals. ...read more
Study Suggests Brain Processes Information like Ocean Waves
A new model of how the brain processes information describes neuronal activity as waves. ...read more
Unusual Burials for Women in Medieval Europe
Researchers find cases of bed burials, which were unusual in medieval Europe and exclusive to women in the A.D. seventh century. ...read more