Meet the Neuroscientist Translating Brain Activity Into Speech
#38 in our top science stories of 2019. ...read more
Author: Vishay Singh
As CFC Emissions Rise, the Ozone Hole Could Stick Around Longer
New CFC emissions are threatening the closure of the ozone hole. ...read more
Some Shark Scales Could Begin to Erode as Oceans Acidify
Tiny scales, called denticles, could snap and wear away faster in oceans made more acidic by climate change. ...read more
100,000 Supernovas Erupted in the Milky Way a Billion Years Ago
The Very Large Telescope in Chile spots signs of a massive ancient explosion at the center of the Milky Way. ...read more
A 1.7-Million-Year-Old Rhino Tooth Revises Their Family Tree
#39 in our top science stories of 2019. ...read more
Chicken Noodle Soup Really Can Help When You’re Sick
Chicken noodle soup is not just a myth. Slurping soup or sipping tea may have actual health benefits that help us heal. ...read more
Scientists Propose a New Theory for Why Some Chimps Throw Stones at Certain Trees
Scientists suggest that chimps pick trees that make specific sounds as a possible method of communication. ...read more
An Ancient Seawall Documents Prehistoric Settlers’ Losing Battle With the Ocean
The 7,000-year-old line of boulders in Israel only fended off damaging storm surges for so long. ...read more
The Doom Of Homo Erectus: Mass Death Marks End Of Species
Indonesian site suggests archaic humans perished about 110,000 years ago ...read more
Why Few Vets Say Raw Dog Food Is A Good Idea
There's little evidence for the benefits of raw pet food, and it increases the risk of dangerous pathogens. ...read more