Monkeys in Indonesia use rocks as 'sex toys' By Patrick Pester published 19 August 22 Long-tailed macaques in Indonesia use stones to masturbate, according to a new study that furthers researchers' understanding of the monkey "sex toy" hypothesis.
In which month are the most babies born? By Charles Q. Choi published 19 August 22 Which of the 12 months has the most births? And why do babies tend to be born at certain times of the year?
'Nuclear winter' from a US-Russia conflict would wipe out 63% of the world's population By Ben Turner published 19 August 22 Even a small-scale nuclear conflict would have a giant impact.
Amazonian 'zombie' fungus bursts through fly's body in grisly, contest-winning photo By Brandon Specktor published 19 August 22 A grisly photo of a dead fly blooming with mind-controlling fungus has won top prize in the second annual BMC Ecology and Evolution Image Competition
Walk with dinosaurs in this puzzle-packed edition of Future Genius, now available on Amazon By Scott Dutfield published 18 August 22 It's all about dinosaurs in this special edition of Future Genius: Discover the diversity amongst dinosaurs and learn all about how these prehistoric creatures lived.
Megalodon was fastest swimming shark ever and could devour an orca in 5 bites, 3D model reveals By Harry Baker published 18 August 22 Researchers have created a 3D computer model of a megalodon shark based on fossilized teeth and vertebrae, giving us our best look yet at the ancient behemoths.
Walk with dinosaurs in this puzzle-packed edition of Future Genius, now available on Amazon By Scott Dutfield published 18 August 22 It's all about dinosaurs in this special edition of Future Genius: Discover the diversity amongst dinosaurs and learn all about how these prehistoric creatures lived.
For the first time, scientists have named a heat wave By Stephanie Pappas published 15 August 22 For the first time, authorities have given a heat wave a name. Scientists hope that naming extreme heat events will help the public protect itself.
'Nuclear winter' from a US-Russia conflict would wipe out 63% of the world's population By Ben Turner published 19 August 22 Even a small-scale nuclear conflict would have a giant impact.
Did the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs have a sibling? Crater in West Africa hints maybe. By Stephanie Pappas published 17 August 22 A 66 million-year-old impact crater has been discovered off the coast of West Africa, raising questions about just how many deadly space rocks the dinosaurs had to deal with.
21 of the worst epidemics and pandemics in history By Owen Jarus, All About History published 18 August 22 Disease outbreaks have ravaged humanity from prehistory to modern times, sometimes changing the course of history and even wiping out entire civilizations.
The Aztec Empire: History, maps, religion and fall By Tom Garlinghouse published 16 August 22 The Aztec Empire flourished in the Valley of Mexico between A.D. 1325 and 1519 and was the last great civilization before the arrival of the Spanish in the early 16th century.
How to get pregnant: Tips and facts to increase fertility By Cari Nierenberg, Sarah Wild published 18 August 22 REFERENCE Here are some tips for how to get pregnant successfully, including information on how to conceive if you have PCOS or endometriosis.
Vitamin D: Sources, benefits and deficiency By Maddy Biddulph published 18 August 22 According to research, 42% of Americans aren’t getting enough Vitamin D. Here’s what you need to know about this bone-boosting vitamin
Vegan diet for diabetes: Tips, benefits and safety By Anna Gora published 18 August 22 reference Delve into our guide to a vegan diet for diabetes, including a look at the science behind how this eating pattern could manage – or even prevent – this condition
Monkeys in Indonesia use rocks as 'sex toys' By Patrick Pester published 19 August 22 Long-tailed macaques in Indonesia use stones to masturbate, according to a new study that furthers researchers' understanding of the monkey "sex toy" hypothesis.
Amazonian 'zombie' fungus bursts through fly's body in grisly, contest-winning photo By Brandon Specktor published 19 August 22 A grisly photo of a dead fly blooming with mind-controlling fungus has won top prize in the second annual BMC Ecology and Evolution Image Competition
Wrinkly 'sac' with no anus probably isn't humans' earliest ancestor. (Thank goodness!) By Patrick Pester published 18 August 22 A Saccorhytus species that's been described as an "angry Minion" and a "wrinkly ball sack" isn't a human ancestor, according to a new study.
Extreme physics of 'supercritical' matter may be surprisingly simple By Stephanie Pappas published 12 August 22 At 'supercriticality,' the difference between the liquid and gas phases of a material seems to disappear. New research finds that this weird tipping point may be simpler than scientists thought.
What is the birthday paradox? By Charles Q. Choi published 30 July 22 If you're in a random group of people, what are the chances that two of the people will have the same birthday?
Strange 'alien' holes discovered on the ocean floor By Ben Turner published 29 July 22 The holes form a straight line and appear at regularly repeating distances, and they are surrounded by tiny mounds of sediment.
In which month are the most babies born? By Charles Q. Choi published 19 August 22 Which of the 12 months has the most births? And why do babies tend to be born at certain times of the year?
What's the most popular color in the world? By Tia Ghose published 25 July 22 The most popular color can vary by culture, gender and time.
How many people can Earth support? By Martin McGuigan published 11 July 22 The number of people the planet can sustain depends on both the natural constraints of our environment and human choices.
Student laptop deals 2022: Save big with these back to school specials By Alan Bradley published 18 August 22 With back to school season in full swing, it’s a perfect time to be hunting for some of the best student laptop deals out there.
This Lenovo Chromebook is 37% off on Amazon - ideal for students heading back to school By Lloyd Coombes published 17 August 22 Looking for a new Chromebook? Lenovo’s 14e is available for under $200 in this Amazon deal.
Back to school deals: Student laptops, software, printers, science kits & more By Lloyd Coombes published 16 August 22 Looking for the best back to school deals for laptops, software, printers, headphones, and more? Here are our favorites for school and college students.
