Researchers and student volunteers pick up what seabirds throw up, then examine it for clues about our impact on the environment
A newly developed system to deliver tiny capsules containing anti-inflammatory proteins to…
A newly developed vaccine that was found to prevent dangerous immune reactions and…
New archaeological research suggests that some Stone Age Europeans used vibrant blue pigments…
Warning signs like high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol or glucose levels precede almost…
Sometime in the Middle Eocene epoch, nearly 50 million years ago, a large object hurtled through Earth’s atmosphere, crashing into the North Sea between what’s now Britain and northwestern Europe.
The impact formed a crater 1 kilometer (about…
Mushrooms can be a divisive food for some people, but our distant primate relatives would have a different opinion on the matter. Non-human primates are known for their love of fruit, leaves, and insects as snacks, but surprisingly, some of them…
Paleontologists have discovered a new species of carnivorous dinosaur, Joaquinraptor casali. The apex predator stood about 22 feet tall, possessed crushing claws, and, perhaps most startling of all, was found with a piece of ancient crocodile…
Neil deGrasse Tyson once stated that the world’s first trillionaire will be the person who takes up intergalactic mining. Indeed, according to some calculations, a single asteroid could earn you millions, billions, or even trillions in…
More than 80 million Americans are diagnosed with some type of allergy. Allergies can be caused by the environment, pets, food, and medication, with symptoms ranging from an annoying runny nose to deadly anaphylaxis. Although effective treatments…