Nuclear Anxiety is Nothing New. Here’s How to Handle It
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is fueling fears about the possibility of a nuclear war. But experts say this is far from the first time these worries have bubbled to the surface. ...read more
Author: Vishay Singh
The Many Health Risks of Animal Hoarding
Hoarding is classified as an obsessive-compulsive disorder and inflicts at least 2 percent of Americans. When it involves animals, a host of health risks can come into play. ...read more
5 Animal Species Named After Celebrities
An ancient squid named after President Biden is the latest animal species with a famous namesake ...read more
There Was Less Lightning During COVID Lockdowns, Research Finds
The decrease in lightning coincided with a drop in human activities that send aerosols into the atmosphere. ...read more
Russian Invasion Imperils Ukrainian Heritage
Many of Ukraine’s cherished cultural sites and artifacts are already lost. ...read more
5 Medicines Derived From Poisons
These ‘natural’ substances can kill you — or save your life. ...read more
6 Times We Tried to Extract Gold from Seawater
Traces of gold in the world's oceans have captivated ambitious minds for more than 100 years. We're still seeking new, inventive ways to extract the precious metal. ...read more
Autonomous Package Deliveries May Not Reduce Emissions
Robots and self-driving cars could deliver packages efficiently. But will they create new hazards? ...read more
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Grandmothers Are Evolutionarily and Biologically Unique
Humans are one of the only animals that experience menopause. Multiple hypotheses try to explain why and highlight the extraordinary role (and benefits) of the human grandma. ...read more