Category: 9. Sci/Tech

British scientists could experiment with techniques to block sunlight as part…

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine.

For computer scientists, solving problems is a bit like mountaineering. First they must choose a problem to solve—akin to identifying a peak to climb—and then they must develop a…

One in ten people suffers after eating a meal. Instead of sitting back to relax while feeling sated, nourished and full, these people associate finishing a dish with stomach cramps, bloating and problems emptying their bowels (either too quickly…

Ever since its formation around 4.5 billion years ago, Earth’s rotation has been gradually slowing down, and its days have gotten progressively longer as a result.

While Earth’s slowdown is not noticeable on human timescales, it’s enough to…

Most people think of tick bites as nuisances or, at worst, vectors for Lyme disease. But imagine waking up in the middle of the night with hives, your throat closing up, all because you ate some pork hours earlier.

That was Cathy…

Learning to control fire was a game-changer for ancient humans, who could use it to cook food, see at night, and endure cold weather, among other things.

This skill dates back at least a million years, and while fire has proven pivotal…

You check food labels, buy BPA-free bottles, and avoid microplastics as best you can, but have you ever questioned what’s in your toothpaste? New independent testing suggests that dozens of popular brands may be hiding an unpleasant…

While the menopause occurs as a single day in a woman’s life – when the ovaries cease producing hormones – the time leading up to this life-changing event can last for several years. This extended period in a woman’s life is referred to as…

While the menopause occurs as a single day in a woman’s life – when the ovaries cease producing hormones – the time leading up to this life-changing event can last for several years. This extended period in a woman’s life is referred to as…

Many adults can remember the days when their screen time was limited to Saturday morning cartoons, as well as their class’s weekly visit to the computer lab to play Oregon Trail. It was a quick half-hour of fatigued oxen, snakebites, and…