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Saturn may be famous for its rings, but it has long fascinated scientists for another reason: its restless atmosphere, which is shaped by fierce winds, stubborn…
For decades, cars dictated urban planning in the United States.Few could have predicted that they would one day also double as nodes for surveillance.In thousands of…
Endometriosis is a painful, debilitating condition affecting 10% of women worldwide. It occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus (known as lesions) grows…
Quick factsWhat it is: The Crab Nebula (also called M1), a supernova remnantWhere it is: 6,500 light-years away, in the constellation TaurusWhen it was shared: March…
The sun has been Earth’s constant companion ever since our planet emerged. But if the sun were to suddenly disappear, what would happen to our home…
Early spring is a perfect time to refresh our wellness toolkit. The days get longer, the weather gets warmer and our fitness motivation, often dormant during…
People with stronger muscles are more likely to harbor a particular species of bacteria in their guts, and when this bacterial species was fed to mice,…
This week’s science news was crammed with fascinating revelations about the workings of the human body, leading with the finding that zero gravity means zero game…
April’s full moon, known as the Pink Moon, is the first full moon of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. It will be at its fullest on…
One of the best-known side effects of smoking cannabis is “the munchies,” or an intense increase in appetite. One minute someone might feel full, and the…
