A Dream Not Deferred
Lebanese-born medical researcher Huda Zoghbi surmounted civil war and daunting scientific challenges to unravel mysteries of crippling neurological disorders. ...read more
Author: Vishay Singh
10 Ways Instagram Changed the Tech World
Upstairs-Downstairs: Images of Iceland, From the Ground and From Space
Iceland is one of the few places on Earth where you can walk along the boundary between two of Earth's tectonic plates. ...read more
Is There Gravity in Space?
Gravity is everywhere, even in space. ...read more
These 5 Valentine’s Day Science Projects Will Nurture Your Love of Science
This Valentine's Day, cuddle up with these five citizen science projects -- and one book -- that we love. From watching bumble bees to hunting flower blossoms, they're waiting for you with open arms. ...read more
Does the Universe Need Dark Matter to Form Galaxies? A Controversial Model Says ‘No’
A new computer simulation can form galaxies without the need for dark matter. Overcoming this hurdle has been a long-standing challenge for supporters of a controversial theory of the universe that claims dark matter doesn’t exist. ...read more
Do You Smell Your Romantic Partner’s Clothes? You’re Not Alone
A study finds the scent of a romantic partner can actually help reduce stress and improve sleep. ...read more
What Science Says About the Healing Potential of Essential Oils
Essential oils smell great. But are they really natural and safe remedies for anxiety, stress, pain and other health problems? ...read more
Archaeologists Have Long Sought — But Never Found — The Very First Wheel
Humans invented the wheel over 5,000 years ago, but where it first originated is a mystery. ...read more
Fossil Eggshells Suggest All Dinosaurs May Have Been Warm-Blooded
New analysis reveals body temps in same range as modern birds. ...read more