Category: 9. Sci/Tech

Have you ever seen a dog focused on nuzzling their expensive treat under a blanket, behind a couch cushion, or into a freshly dug hole in the backyard?

You might think they are behaving like a paranoid doomsday prepper, but dogs aren’t…

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine.

Here’s a test for infants: Show them a glass of water on a desk. Hide it behind a wooden board. Now move the board toward the glass. If the board keeps going past the glass, as if…

Instead of stopping to smell the flowers, scientists suggest stopping to smell your farts….

How much and how well a person sleeps can directly impact their physical and mental health. During sleep, the body works to support healthy brain function and, in children, growth and development — essentially recharging the brain and body for…

This story originally appeared on Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration.

During the summer of 2025, Iran experienced an exceptional heat wave, with daytime temperatures across several regions, including…

A walk through the woods, a trek around the mountains, a stroll along the shore — they’re a dream for some, and a nightmare for others. In fact, while the majority of people appreciate nature and the natural world, an increasing minority may…

The thymus is one of those organs that doesn’t have a lot of name recognition, but it plays a critical role in making sure our immune system stays up to snuff. But just like all organs, the thymus — which is located in the upper chest —…