Global Warming on Vacation? Not Even Remotely Close.
Last month tied for warmest April, keeping Earth on track to reach a new, disturbing milestone this year ...read more
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The Material Revolutionizing the Construction Industry? Wood
Architects and engineers are working on ways to swap steel and glass for strong, sustainable wood-based materials. ...read more
The Importance of Sleep for Your Body
The benefits of sleep go beyond brain health. Your body also depends on a good night’s rest to function properly. ...read more
To Understand the Universe, Scientists Are Studying the Milky Way’s Cosmic Neighbors
The Milky Way and Andromeda rule over a motley collection of a few dozen galaxies. ...read more
Anti-Vaxxers’ Social Networks are Ripe With People Susceptible to Their Misinformation
As the world waits for a COVID-19 vaccine, an anti-vaccination movement is gaining steam online. ...read more
A Meteorite Killed a Man in Iraq in 1888, Historic Records Suggest
Scientists searching through Ottoman Empire records found letters from high-ranking officials that describe a large fireball followed by meteorites that struck a village. ...read more
Diabetics Break Bones Easily — New Research Is Figuring Out Why Their Bones Are So Fragile
Researchers are starting to understand why the bones of diabetic people are more prone to fractures. ...read more
How Counting Caterpillars can Help Scientists Understand Climate Change
Insects are a vital food source for migratory birds. Scientists need your help tracking how these insect populations are responding to climate change. ...read more
There’s a Russian Volcano That Erupts Diamonds
Researchers looking at the 2012-13 eruption from Russia’s Tolbachik found tiny diamonds, but where are they from? ...read more
Did Giants Ever Exist? The Question Isn’t as Crazy as It Sounds
Gigantopithecus blacki is the largest hominoid that ever lived — the closest thing to giants we’ve discovered. ...read more