Scientists have discovered two new feathered dinosaur species in northeastern China hidden in…
Category: 9. Sci/Tech
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Tiny detail on animal bone fossil changes what we know about our human ancestors
Looking again through the magnifying lens at the fossil’s surface, one of us, Sabrina…
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‘We Are Not Programmed to Die,’ Says Nobel Laureate Venki Ramakrishnan
Venkatraman Ramakrishnan, the man of death. Although this does not sound like a good moniker, it is: Ramakrishnan is one of the world’s most eminent scientists in the fields of structural biology and cellular processes related to aging and…
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Archaeologists discover secret behind why we keep cats as pets
Cats became human companions for the first time likely following mass cult ritual sacrifices…
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New issue: Earth's Final Frontier
Boost your anti-ageing bacteria
In the battle against the worst effects of ageing, your biggest ally is your microbiome, and all the friendly bacteria in your belly.
Egyptology
For centuries, scientists believed that only the elite…
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How to Watch the Lyrids Meteor Shower
Although the Leonids produce fewer meteors than many other of the major meteor showers, they are known for producing fast-moving, bright, fireball meteors.
The Leonids peak just before the new moon—on the morning of November 18, the moon will be…
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Pornography’s Prevalence Could Have a Dire Impact on Our Brain, Studies Show : ScienceAlert
While pornography has been present throughout human history in various forms, such as ancient erotic art to more modernized motion pictures, research shows an increase in use over recent decades given the rise of technology and accessibility.