Over the course of evolution, immense megafauna have roamed the lands or swum in the seas. The growth of these creatures early in their life is typically quite rapid. It…
The science-fiction author who coined the term metaverse in his 1992 novel Snow Crash is going head-to-head with Meta and Microsoft to create an open-source platform for creating virtual worlds…
This impactful one-man show from David Finnigan explores the moments in Earth’s history when humans faced turning points Environment 29 September 2022 By Abigail Beall David Finnigan in You’re Safe…
In 2020, a chemical explosion in Beirut caused 218 deaths and widespread destruction. It also shattered one of the world’s richest collections of ancient glassware, offering experts the chance to…
A drug-carrying capsule with a motor protects medicines from stomach acid and enzymes before releasing them in the small intestine Technology 28 September 2022 By Alex Wilkins RoboCap in a…
When Y.Y. started college at Howard University as a mechanical engineering student, there were three things she swore she’d never do: marry a tall man, become a teacher and work…
Truths should be stubborn things, right? Not in today’s society. A set of polls conducted this summer revealed about 70 percent of Republican voters still believe that Joe Biden did…
Parasites give new meaning to the cliché “eat or be eaten.” Often their life cycle can be completed only if they are ingested by a host—multiple times for some—making the…
A recent spate of polio-related news in the U.S. has left the public wondering: Is polio back? The short answer is yes—but a high-profile New York State outbreak is related…
Melting ice has increased how fast Arctic waters are absorbing carbon dioxide, making them more acidic faster. The change could disrupt entire marine ecosystems Earth 29 September 2022 By James…