Latest articles by Tia Ghose
What is the world's tallest tree?
The largest coastal redwoods tower more than 350 feet above the ground.
What is vodka?
To produce vodka, you must first ferment a foodstuff that contains sugar or starch, then distill the product to increase its alcohol content. But what is vodka made from?
What's the difference between a moth and a butterfly?
Though related, there are key differences between them.
Meteorites from flaming fireball over Mississippi scattered across the state
NASA is urging people not to send them in for analysis.
Oldest evidence of tectonic plates unearthed, sealed in ancient crystals
The oldest evidence of tectonic plates are sealed in ancient crystals
Fireball 10 times brighter than the moon streaks over Mississippi, triggering a massive boom
It struck with the force of 3 tons of TNT.
Ultraprecise atomic optical clocks may redefine the length of a second
The length of a second hasn't been updated in 70 years, but ultraprecise atomic optical clocks are on track to change that.
Crows and ravens took over the world because they're spookily smart (and brawny, too)
The secret behind crows and ravens' global success is a combination of size and smarts, a new study finds.
Underwater volcano in Antarctica triggers 85,000 earthquakes
The swarm of 85,000 earthquakes that struck Antarctica was the strongest seismic outburst ever recorded there.
Insulin resistance: Risk factor for heart disease and diabetes
Reference Insulin resistance is a condition where the body's cells don't properly respond to the hormone insulin, which tells cells to take in blood sugar and use it for fuel.
What is friction?
Reference Friction plays an important part in many everyday processes, such as converting the energy of motion into heat.
'Extremely dangerous' Hurricane Ida makes landfall in Louisiana with 150 mph winds
Hurricane Ida, an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 hurricane, made landfall near Port Fourchon, Louisiana, at 11:55 a.m. local time on Sunday.
Haiti earthquake death toll soars to more than 1,200
Extensive damage and high casualties are being reported.
Steven Weinberg, Nobel Prize-winning physicist, has died
The physicist unified two of the four fundamental forces.
US investigating handful of myocarditis cases following COVID-19 vaccination
There may not be any link, as the condition is somewhat common.
Forest ranger stumbles onto garden of ancient beasts in California foothills
A park ranger wandering through a petrified forest in California has unearthed a trove of prehistoric fossils, including a stunningly preserved mastodon skull and the remains of a monster salmon.
10 steamy signs in 2020 that climate change is speeding up
From record wildfires to a bumper crop of hurricanes to melting poles, here are some of the biggest signs in 2020 that climate change is speeding up.
What are antibodies?
These Y-shaped molecules can precisely target and neutralize viruses, bacteria and other foreign invaders.
Nikola Tesla vs. Thomas Edison: Who was the better inventor?
Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison battled it out in the "War of Currents," but each inventor left a significant scientific legacy.
Mysterious radiation spike detected over Scandinavia
Experts have said that a slight spike in radioactivity above northern Europe likely originated in Russia, but Russian nuclear plants in the area deny any abnormalities.
You attended a protest during a pandemic. Now what?
Protesting during a pandemic can be risky. Here are ways to lessen the risk and what to do after you've attended a protest against police brutality spurred by the death of George Floyd.
Texas: Latest updates on coronavirus
Here's a look at the number of coronavirus cases in Texas and the latest news on the COVID-19 outbreak.
