Physicists Prove Anyons Exist, a Third Type of Particle in the Universe
Physicists give us an early view of a third kingdom of quasiparticles that only arise in two dimensions. ...read more
Author: Vishay Singh
Top Science Photos From 2020: Natural Disasters, CRISPR Squids and an Interstellar Visitor
A look back at an unprecedented year. ...read more
Magic Mushrooms Are Expanding Minds and Advancing an Emerging Field of Science
Science on psychedelic fungi is thawing after decades of prohibition. Here’s what we know so far. ...read more
Why Some People Are Still on the Fence About the New Vaccine for COVID-19
An epidemiologist explains the psychology behind why millions of Americans — not just "anti-vaxxers" — are hesitant to get shots. ...read more
Cooked Veggies Are Often More Nutritious Than Raw. Here’s Why
Though uncooked foods have their advantages, high temperatures usually enhance them. ...read more
Earth Isn’t the Only Ocean World in the Solar System
Watery worlds like Ceres — a dwarf planet in the asteroid belt — hint that our solar system is wetter than we thought. And where there's water, there might be life. ...read more
World’s Smallest Dinosaur May Actually Be an Ancient Lizard
What was to be a record-breaking specimen turned out too good to be true, fueling an ongoing ethical controversy. ...read more
Why Do We Dream? Science Offers a Few Possibilities
Dreaming might help us practice threatening situations in real life, or stimulate creative juices. ...read more
What Science Says About Blue-Light-Blocking Glasses
Blue light gets a bad rap these days. Many people are turning to special glasses to protect their eyes from digital screens. But do they really work? ...read more
A New Drug for Peanut Allergies Is Offering Hope for Food Allergy Sufferers
The FDA’s approval of Palforzia signals more treatments to come. ...read more