What is non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT)? By Harry Bullmore published 25 June 22 reference Pondering the question ‘what is non-exercise activity thermogenesis?’ We reveal everything you need to know, including how many calories it burns and how to increase your NEAT
Monkeypox may have undergone 'accelerated evolution,' scientists say By Ben Turner published 25 June 22 The virus is mutating up to 12 times faster than expected.
How body fat is calculated By Maddy Biddulph published 25 June 22 reference How body fat is calculated: how to measure body fat and why it’s important
Why does soda fizz? By Charles Q. Choi published 25 June 22 Soda's effervescence comes from processes that super-saturate the liquid with carbon dioxide, which later escapes from the soft drink as tiny, effervescent bubbles.
The best and worst foods for teeth By Louise Bond published 25 June 22 Reference Want a pearly white smile? Here’s what you need to know about the best and worst foods for teeth
Bizarre 'polygons' are cracking through the surface of Mars By Brandon Specktor published 25 June 22 A new image from NASA's HIRISE camera reveals strange 'polygons' cracking open the surface of Mars. It's just a typical sign of spring, scientists say.
Magnitude 5.9 earthquake hits Afghanistan, killing at least 1,000 By Nicoletta Lanese published 22 June 22 The quake occurred near the Afghanistan-Pakistan border.
Antarctica's 'Doomsday Glacier' is hemorrhaging ice faster than in the past 5,500 years By Ben Turner published 15 June 22 Ice melt from vanishing glaciers in Antarctica could raise sea levels by as much as 11 feet.
Bizarre 'polygons' are cracking through the surface of Mars By Brandon Specktor published 25 June 22 A new image from NASA's HIRISE camera reveals strange 'polygons' cracking open the surface of Mars. It's just a typical sign of spring, scientists say.
Why do stars twinkle? By Colin Stuart published 23 June 22 Stars appear to twinkle because the light from these distant objects passes through wobbly air in the atmosphere.
How the sultans built the powerful Ottoman Empire By Jonathan Gordon published 17 June 22 Inside All About History 118: Discover how the great sultans built a lasting dynasty that challenged the powers of medieval Europe.
$17 billion shipwreck near Colombia is remarkably preserved, new photos reveal By Tom Metcalfe published 16 June 22 New images of one of the world’s most valuable shipwrecks off the coast of Colombia show its remarkable preservation, and two more historic shipwrecks in the same area.
Monkeypox may have undergone 'accelerated evolution,' scientists say By Ben Turner published 25 June 22 The virus is mutating up to 12 times faster than expected.
How body fat is calculated By Maddy Biddulph published 25 June 22 reference How body fat is calculated: how to measure body fat and why it’s important
The best and worst foods for teeth By Louise Bond published 25 June 22 Reference Want a pearly white smile? Here’s what you need to know about the best and worst foods for teeth
8-armed Jurassic 'vampire' used supersuckers to trap prey, amazing 3D images reveal By Nicoletta Lanese published 24 June 22 This cephalopod is related to modern vampire squid.
Biggest freshwater fish ever caught is a stingray that weighs nearly as much as a polar bear By Stephanie Pappas published 22 June 22 A 661 pound giant stingray caught in the Mekong River is the largest freshwater fish ever recorded.
Largest python ever found in Florida is 18 feet long and weighs a whopping 200 pounds By Nicoletta Lanese published 21 June 22 The python was as wide as a volleyball, at its widest point.
Why does soda fizz? By Charles Q. Choi published 25 June 22 Soda's effervescence comes from processes that super-saturate the liquid with carbon dioxide, which later escapes from the soft drink as tiny, effervescent bubbles.
Why did people start eating Egyptian mummies? By Marcus Harmes published 11 June 22 Mummies have fascinated people for centuries, and have even been ground-up and used as medicines.
Why do soft drinks go flat? By Charles Q. Choi published 8 June 22 Ever take a sip of a flat soda? Here's the chemistry behind it.
Here's what scientists know about mass school shootings By James Densley, Jillian Peterson published 25 May 22 Of the 13 mass school shootings in the U.S., the three most deadly occurred in the last decade. Data from these attacks helped criminologists build a profile of the gunmen.
Cinco de Mayo: History and facts about the celebration of Latin culture By Remy Melina published 4 May 22 Reference Cinco de Mayo is an annual celebration of Latin culture, with origins in a 19th-century battle.
What's the difference between race and ethnicity? By Emma Bryce published 9 April 22 Race and ethnicity are terms that are sometimes used sloppily, almost interchangeably. But race and ethnicity are not the same thing.
Google AI 'is sentient,' software engineer claims before being suspended By Brandon Specktor published 13 June 22 Google engineer Blake Lemoine was suspended for sharing transcripts of a conversation with the AI system LaMDA, which he claims is sentient.
Best online physics courses 2022: Learn physics at home from expert tutors By Megan Kachigan published 8 June 22 Take the best online physics courses right now and start learning from the top schools and thinkers today – from how things work to exploring the universe!
Save $50 on this LCD Digital Microscope, perfect for scientists of all ages By Lloyd Coombes published 7 June 22 If you’re looking to study small objects, or know someone that is, this high-tech microscope is worth a look.
