Did Giants Ever Exist? The Question Isn’t as Crazy as It Sounds
Gigantopithecus blacki is the largest hominoid that ever lived — the closest thing to giants we’ve discovered. ...read more
Author: Vishay Singh
Why the Pandemic is Turning So Many People into Conspiracy Theorists
Large-scale crises can put a damper on critical thinking skills. ...read more
How Often do COVID-19 Patients Lose Their Sense of Smell? Two Studies Are Tracking Down the Data
Recruiting participants from around the globe to self-monitor their senses could help researchers get to the root of why coronavirus patients experience anosmia. ...read more
What Did Humans Evolve From?
A key piece of the human family tree is still missing, waiting to be found. ...read more
The Psychological Benefits of Picking Up a Hobby
Even if you’re brand new to a hobby, it doesn’t have to take long before the activity can soothe you. ...read more
If Planet 9 Is a Tiny Black Hole, This Is How to Find It
Our best bet could be to send a swarm of nanospacecraft to take a look, propelled from Earth by a powerful laser. ...read more
How VPN is Changing the Way we Use Internet
How Did Ancient People Keep Their Food From Rotting?
Archaeologists have discovered methods that kept food fresh long before refrigeration. ...read more
How to Navigate a World Reopening During the COVID-19 Pandemic
As we try to reengage with a changed world, a slew of fresh obstacles will force us to adapt our old habits and create new ones. ...read more
What’s the Difference Between Sourdough Starter and Yeast?
If both can make a dough rise, why does your dough recipe call for both? ...read more