It’s captivated curious minds for centuries
One of those constants that exists everywhere—it’s within the curves of a circle, the structure of the universe, and even the very pie you might be munching on March 14. We’re talking about pi, as in 3.14…
What happens if we turn off the lights?
What happens if we turn off the lights? In July 1977, a massive blackout occurred in New York City which had a very unexpected result – residents saw a rare glimpse of the Milky Way usually obscured by artificial light. The event underscored how urban lighting erases...
A most unusual year-end list
What do a toothy toadstool, a vegetarian piranha, and a tiny pipe horse drifting through the Indian Ocean have in common? They are a few of the extraordinary species scientists named and described for the first time in 2024.
Is THIS the Alzheimer’s breakthrough?
Scientists have uncovered how brain cell stress drives Alzheimer’s, highlighting stress pathways in microglia, the brain’s immune cells. This breakthrough could lead to therapies that slow or reverse the disease.
A good reason to check your ancestry
Dual citizenship is not exclusively for the rich and famous. Because of changes in requirements, individuals can explore citizenship opportunities through ancestry, marriage, or other means that don’t require substantial financial investments.
Guaranteed to change your viewpoint about…
We swear that what you’re about to read is the honest to goodness truth. And while it made headlines a year ago, we missed it and maybe you did too. So, we’re talking about the reported benefits of swearing.