Could the Immune System Be Key to Alzheimer’s Disease?
Increasing evidence suggests that chronic inflammation takes a toll on the brain over the course of a lifetime. ...read more
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Ice Ages: What Causes the Earth to Freeze Over Every Few Million Years?
At least five major ice ages have been documented in Earth's history. And guess what? You're living in an ice age right now. But don’t expect the planet to chill over from pole to pole. ...read more
What Is the Scientific Method and How Did It Shape Science?
How careful observation, strict reasoning and clever hypotheses guided the great human endeavor of science. ...read more
Who Built the Egyptian Pyramids? Not Slaves
Pyramid workers were paid locals. Yet historical narratives and Hollywood films have made many believe the Jews built the pyramids while enslaved in Egypt. ...read more
The Taj Mahal: Can India Save This Corroding Beauty?
India’s architectural wonder and symbol of love is turning brown and green due to pollution and neglect. ...read more
Soon, You Could Be Wearing Mushroom Leather. But Will It Be Better for the Environment?
Brands are starting to embrace fungi-based leather as an alternative to animal skin. Does it live up to the sustainability claims? ...read more
Life in the Clouds of Venus? Maybe Not.
Astronomers thought they detected phosphine — a gas often created by microbes — in Venus’ clouds. A new study suggests that analysis was incorrect. ...read more
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The More We Learn About Crow Brains, the More Humanlike Their Intelligence Seems
Large brains, long life spans and elaborate problem-solving in crows makes them surprisingly similar to humans. ...read more