Science Was Alive and Well in the Dark Ages
Medieval times were not as scientifically stunted as we often think. Historian Seb Falk explains how those myths arose — and what science back then actually looked like. ...read more
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What Explains Marijuana’s Skunky Smell?
Solving the mystery of marijuana's skunklike aroma could make cannabis producers better neighbors, and might help profits, too. ...read more
Where Did Music Come From? Here Are the Leading Theories
Did humans evolve to sing and dance, or did we invent our musical pastimes? Scientists are still debating the origin of this universal behavior. ...read more
A Desktop Quantum Computer for Just $5,000
A cheap, portable quantum computer, aimed at schools and colleges will be launched later this year. ...read more
Blood Pressure 911 Reviews – PhytAge Labs Scam Complaints or Pills Really Work?
The Asteroid Belt: Wreckage of a Destroyed Planet or Something Else?
The asteroid belt is a ring of debris that exists between Mars and Jupiter. What caused it to form — and will it ever become a planet? ...read more
Fruit Fly Brain Network Hacked For Language Processing
A simulated fruit fly brain has learnt to perform natural language processing tasks. ...read more
What the New COVID-19 Strains Mean for Herd Immunity, Vaccine Efficacy
Disease specialists studying new SARS-CoV-2 variants discuss whether virus mutations could upend herd immunity timelines and thwart vaccine progress. ...read more
The Weird Quirks of the Male Libido
The refractory period, the prolactin myth and other mysteries of a man’s sex drive. ...read more
What’s Worse: Binge Drinking or Imbibing a Little Bit Every Day?
The surprising ways both habits affect every part of the body. ...read more