100 Unhealthiest Foods on the Planet, According to Science
It's completely normal to crave sweet treats like cake, donuts, and ice cream or savory snacks like chips, pretzels, and…
A new company plans to launch a mirror to space to “sell sunlight” during the night
Reflect Orbital, a California-based startup, is making bold claims about a futuristic service: selling spots of sunlight reflected from space…
Your body fat could predict your Alzheimer’s risk 20 years ahead of any symptoms
Recent research has found a strong link between deep belly fat, known as visceral fat, and the development of Alzheimer's…
New DNA evidence finds that Neanderthals didn’t go extinct
Ever since the first Neanderthal bones were discovered, curiosity about these ancient hominins has surged. How did they differ from…
Man Keeps a Rock For Years Hoping It’s Gold. It Turns Out to Be Far More Valuable.
In 2015, David Hole was prospecting in Maryborough Regional Park near Melbourne, Australia. Armed with a metal detector, he discovered…
What Happens in Your Brain When You’re Angry, According to Psychology
We’ve all been there: Your heart races, your muscles tighten, and your face feels like it’s on fire. In other…
Neuroscience says Chronic Stress Reshapes your Brain and Impacts your Mental Health
Chronic stress has become a common companion for many. Beyond the immediate feelings of anxiety and tension, persistent stress can…
The Blood of Exceptionally Long-Lived People Shows Crucial Differences
Centenarians, once considered rare, have become commonplace. Indeed, they are the fastest-growing demographic group of the world's population, with numbers…
Scientists discovered why dinosaurs grew so large
Long-necked sauropods were a defining group of dinosaurs that dominated every continent during the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods. Some lineages…
How scientists color the Universe
For just a moment, I want you to close your eyes and think about the most famous, most spectacular images…