How to Become a Scientist
The road from being interested in science to becoming a scientist is obscure—here’s some advice. ...read more
Author: Vishay Singh
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
Romance Scams and the Romanovs: What Online Deception Can Tell Us About Russia’s Last Imperial Family
For decades, imposters pretending to be the Grand Duchess Anastasia successfully conned their host families. Research into the reasons people fall for online scammers can help explain how. ...read more
How Scientists Identified the Remains of the Romanovs
DNA analysis was the key to unraveling the mystery of what happened to Russia's fallen royal family. ...read more
How Sharks Survive Natural Disasters
Diving deep and predicting storms have kept sharks alive through natural disasters and mass extinction events. ...read more
Food Sensitivity Tests Are on the Rise – But How Legit Are They?
While you can find plenty of these at-home tests online, experts say they aren't reliable and may even do more harm than good. ...read more
Evidence of Farming on Exoplanets Should be Visible to the James Webb Telescope
Industrial-scale agriculture has changed the make up of our atmosphere. So "exofarms" ought to be visible on Earth-like planets orbiting other stars. ...read more
Climate Change is Making Mountain Gorillas Thirstier
Consistently hotter temperatures could affect the feeding of great apes. ...read more
Cone Snail Venom is a Wellspring of Untapped Potential for Chronic Pain Treatment
Danish researchers have isolated a compound that may provide an alternative to opiates. ...read more