References

Radio waves help us communicate across close and far distances. They also help us identify otherwise invisible objects in space.

Parabens can be found in a wide variety of cosmetics, foods, beverages and pharmaceuticals — but are they bad for you?

Biblical archaeologists work to uncover the truths and inaccuracies of ancient biblical texts.

Billions of them are passing through every centimeter of your body right this instant, but you can't feel them. What are these mysterious "little neutral ones?"

Don't worry, the periodic table of elements isn't as confusing as it looks.

The blobfish may be ugly on land, but it's rather handsome where it belongs — deep under the ocean.

Earth has many moves.

Northern Chile's dry and desolate Atacama Desert hosts the world's largest array of astronomical observatories. Scientists have called the largely lifeless region Earth's closest analogue of Mars.

The Coral Triangle is the most biodiverse ecosystem in the world and is home to a variety of sea creatures, including sharks, colorful corals and vibrant tropical fish.

Can you imagine the Earth as one giant snowball?

Genetic modification purposefully alters the genetic makeup of organisms through controlled breeding or via genetic engineering technologies such as CRISPR.

Nature's red flag is the eerie white glow of one of the ocean's most biologically rich ecosystems.

The world's greatest atom smasher.

Lionfish are known for their breathtaking beauty, venomous sting and relentless invasion of tropical waters far from their native habitat.

Resistors, inductors and capacitors are basic electrical components that make modern electronics possible.