City of Legend: Digging up the True Story of Troy
Homer's epic poem has fascinated scholars for centuries. But was the Trojan War inspired by historical reality, or are the tales merely myth? ...read more
Author: Vishay Singh
How Do Dogs Sniff Out Diseases?
Researchers don't always know how the dogs get the job done — but they know how to train them. ...read more
Were Humans Born to Walk Barefoot?
Is going barefoot actually better for us? Here's what the science says ...read more
Giant Ripples Under Louisiana Are Evidence of the Dinosaur-Killing Asteroid Impact
When the Chicxulub impact blasted into the Yucatan Peninsula, it generated massive tsunamis that left their signature thousands of miles away. ...read more
What’s the Big Stink About Corpse Flowers?
The largest flower in the world emerges from a parasitic plant. Scientists are eager to understand how this strange and finicky botanical curiosity has persisted in the forests of Southeast Asia. ...read more
As Ghost Forests Spread, Researchers Ask for Help Keeping Track
Sea level rise is pushing salt water into coastal forests and killing trees. Citizen scientists are helping document the formation of these ghost forests. ...read more
The West’s Worsening Infernos as Seen From Space
Extreme conditions exacerbated by climate change are begetting extreme fire behavior visible to satellites orbiting far overhead. ...read more
Why Do Some People Love Watching Animals Fight?
While it’s not for everyone, observing these brawls may stimulate the brain’s reward networks. Our enjoyment likely depends on both neurological and cultural factors. ...read more
Can Knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine Help Protect Wildlife?
Widespread poaching of rhinos, tigers, pangolins and other species may be fueled by marketing and misinterpretation of ancient texts. ...read more
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