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
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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
Why the Pandemic is Turning So Many People into Conspiracy Theorists
Large-scale crises can put a damper on critical thinking skills. ...read more
How Often do COVID-19 Patients Lose Their Sense of Smell? Two Studies Are Tracking Down the Data
Recruiting participants from around the globe to self-monitor their senses could help researchers get to the root of why coronavirus patients experience anosmia. ...read more
What Did Humans Evolve From?
A key piece of the human family tree is still missing, waiting to be found. ...read more
The Psychological Benefits of Picking Up a Hobby
Even if you’re brand new to a hobby, it doesn’t have to take long before the activity can soothe you. ...read more
If Planet 9 Is a Tiny Black Hole, This Is How to Find It
Our best bet could be to send a swarm of nanospacecraft to take a look, propelled from Earth by a powerful laser. ...read more
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