Yellow-Bellied Marmot Sleeping Habits Offer Clues to Longevity
This adorable rodent might hold the key to slowing the aging process in humans. ...read more
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The World is Your Lab. Here’s How to Explore It
With Science Near Me, learning and exploring is easier than ever. ...read more
The Paradoxical Anti-Nutrients in Our Produce
While they may make fruits and vegetables seem harmful, these controversial compounds come with pros and cons and may affect everyone differently. ...read more
The People Making Organ Transplants More Efficient
Existing and emerging biotech advances are transforming the way we preserve and transport donated organs. While their methods may vary, all share a common end goal: saving more lives. ...read more
How the James Webb Space Telescope Will Peer Back in Time
Thanks to a larger mirror and other capabilities, JWST will “see” early days of the universe that Hubble never could. ...read more
Efforts to Colonize Mars Could Have a Negative Impact on Global Health
The carbon impacts from increased space launches could threaten the ozone layer once again. ...read more
The Surprising Benefits of Emotional Support Animals
Research shows that support animals can relieve some symptoms of mental illness. ...read more
Immediate Action Needed to Mitigate Climate Change, IPCC Says
In its latest report, the panel's working group outlines strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions — and paints a picture of the impact of inaction. ...read more
Cosmic-Ray Scans to Explore Great Pyramid of Giza
An ultra-powerful scan of the pyramid’s interior could finally reveal the contents of two mysterious voids inside the last of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. ...read more
Is a Hotdog a Sandwich? Science Finally Has The Answer
The statistical physics of phase transitions has solved one of science's greatest conundrums (cough). ...read more