The Paradox of Internet Famous Wilderness
How destinations like The Wave, located near the Arizona-Utah border, are managing overtourism. ...read more
Author: Vishay Singh
Is Plant Protein Better for You and the Planet?
Animal protein isn’t the only way to get in this key macronutrient. Plants have protein, too — and there are good reasons to load up on this source. ...read more
What Is Time?
The question is more philosophical than physical — which means we can redefine it on our own terms. ...read more
The Science of Taylor Swift and Other Improbable Stories
The beginning of April always generates a slew of research papers from scientists who should know better. Here is this year's round up. ...read more
How to Save Planet Earth
Your individual behavior won't fix climate change. Five experts share more meaningful ways to think green. ...read more
E=mc2: What Does Einstein’s Most Famous Equation Mean?
Albert Einstein’s simple yet powerful equation revolutionized physics by connecting the mass of an object with its energy for the first time. ...read more
There Might Be Remnants of an Ancient Planet Buried Inside Earth? Yup
An ancient impactor called Theia hit the Earth to create the moon. New research suggests the rest of that planet may still be inside the Earth. ...read more
The Myth of Negative Calorie Foods
The old adage of “if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is” applies here. ...read more
Iceland’s New Eruption Picks Up the Pace
Two new fissures have opened near Geldingadalir and these new eruption could be a sign of things to come in Iceland. ...read more
Asteroid, Volcano or Both? Scientists Can’t Agree on the True Dinosaur Killer
A 6-mile-wide space rock and colossal eruptions racked Earth at the same fateful moment. Scientists have tried for decades to determine the primary suspect behind the Cretaceous Extinction. ...read more