What are algorithms, and why we’d best get used to them
Algorithms aren't nearly as arcane as some make them to be.
What stochastic terrorism is and why the US may see more of it
It's not the type of terrorism we're used to, but we're starting to see more and more of it.
What Zombie deer disease really is, and how much of a threat it poses
A prion disease is now spreading through the US. Here's what you need to know.
These Nepalese climbers spent 47 days cleaning 2.2 tons of trash from Himalaya’s tallest peaks
Not even the world's tallest mountains are spared by our pollution.
Novel microscopy technique shows cell nucleus rotating
It moves in 3D.
Female monkeys use male “hired guns” to protect them from predators
You scratch my back, I'll scratch yours.
Researchers develop underwater WiFi
The internet of things is going deep -- deep underwater, that is.
We can stop thousands of tons of pollution from reaching the ocean — just by changing our laundry habits
It's a small change that can make a very big difference.
The bedrock under forests also affects carbon storage
Geology and biology, caught in a chemical dance.
A prolific French academic, author of hundreds of papers, doesn’t exist. She’s a form of protest
I'm always down for sticking it to the man a little.
Prehistoric tool found in puffin island rabbit hole
The island of Skokholm off the coast of Wales is well known for hosting thousands of puffins ever year. This...
White individuals tend to react positively when a Black person calls them “the N word”, but that’s not a reason to spew slurs
The word means different things in different contexts. It can be a racial slur, but it can also indicate a...
Our phones have their own microbial communities, just like us
You're never really alone; there's always a group of microbes along for the ride.
How much of our emissions come from agriculture?
The food on our plates is one of the main contributors to the ongoing climate crisis.
The oldest animal (that we know of) — and it’s not what you think
We're still not sure what the oldest animal on Earth is, but here are some potential contenders.
Why over 1 million people watched a cheater play chess
A bizarre story of cheating, chess, and popular uproar, became the most watched chess event in modern history.
Do the coronavirus vaccines work on variants? Here’s what we know so far
Things are encouraging, but there are also serious concerns.
Do COVID-19 vaccines cause infertility? No, they don’t
According to researchers, there's no real reason for concern.
Six Ways Technology Is Changing Medical Practice
The future of healthcare is shaping up in front of our very eyes.
Timelapse reveals the hidden dance of roots — and how mutant plants do it differently
Turns out, watching plants grow is actually quite interesting.