How to Be a Citizen Scientist: A Beginner’s Guide
You don’t need to be a scientist — or a citizen, for that matter — to be a great citizen scientist! Here’s what citizen science is, why it matters and how to get started. ...read more
Author: Vishay Singh
Psychologists Have Found a Way to Measure When People ‘Click’
What lies at the center of a satisfying chat? A team of scientists are working to quantify what drives our social connections. ...read more
Interspecies Fight Club Offers Hope for Noble Crayfish
Astacus astacus is battling invasive species from one side and plague from the other. Researchers ran the numbers to predict which will come out on top. ...read more
Why Hand Gestures Are Important
Waving your hands around may increase your language abilities in some ways ...read more
Deer Likely Transmitted Coronavirus to a Human
The first case of deer-to-human transmission has been found. Does that mean another COVID-19 variant is coming? ...read more
Military Action In Radioactive Chernobyl Could Be Dangerous For People And The Environment
Much of the region around Chernobyl has been untouched by people since the nuclear disaster in 1986. ...read more
5 of the World’s Most Intelligent Animals
From using tools to showcasing emotional intelligence, these five animals are among the world's smartest. ...read more
Coming Out at Work May Impact Productivity
A recent study on queer scientists adds to the mounting evidence that supportive workplaces help LGBT employees (and their colleagues) thrive. ...read more
Australia Is Hiding Giant Dinosaurs Below Its Surface
Fossils reveal that a new species of titanosaurian sauropod roamed the Outback around 92 million years ago. ...read more
The Microbiome Impacts Sleep Quality, and Vice Versa
The microbes inside our gut have evolved tricks to control our appetite and immune system, which can impact our sleep. Supporting the microbiome in the following ways might improve your rest. ...read more