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'These were harder than any other blades, cut sharper and cost more'Book excerpt In this excerpt from "The Age of Alchemy," author Kit Chapman reveals how ancient Sri Lankans created steel of legends by harnessing monsoons.
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What's the difference between sweet potatoes and yams?Life's Little Mysteries Here are the main differences between yams and sweet potatoes and how to tell them apart.
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Uberaba Geopark: A time capsule from the Late Cretaceous period nestled in Brazil's tropical savannaIncredible Places Uberaba Geopark, also known as the "Land of the Giants," is a region in Brazil's Cerrado biome that preserved thousands of prehistoric fossils.
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Man who consulted ChatGPT about cutting out table salt ended up hospitalized with psychosisDiagnostic Dilemma A man looking for healthy alternatives to table salt consulted ChatGPT for help, but he ended up hospitalized with paranoia and hallucinations.
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World's highest frozen lake shatters along disputed border between China and IndiaEarth from space A 2024 astronaut photo shows the icy surface of Pangong Lake breaking apart in the lofty Tibetan Plateau. The point where the ice meets the water almost perfectly matches a disputed border between China and India.
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'Teach me! Doctor': Meet the pediatrician on a mission to boost parents' knowledge of childhood illnessesParents may struggle to learn all there is to know about children's health. A pediatrician in Saku, Japan, has made it his mission to help.
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How to make a solar eclipse viewer to safely watch the solar eclipse on August 12Don't have a pair of eclipse glasses to view the August 12 solar eclipse? No sweat; you can make a safe and simple DIY eclipse viewer with a box, some tinfoil, and a few household craft supplies.
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Did fungi give mammals an evolutionary edge after the dinosaur-killing asteroid hit? New evidence revives a provocative hypothesisAnalysis A revived hypothesis argues that a fungus-filled world after the Chicxulub asteroid impact may have given mammals an evolutionary edge. The idea could reshape how scientists think about mass extinctions, but it is still controversial.
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Solar eclipse glasses: Where to buy a safe, certified pair before the August 12 eclipseYou MUST wear protective eyewear to view a partial solar eclipse like the one on August 12. Here's how to find a pair of certified solar eclipse glasses from an approved vendor.
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