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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Why is there so much biodiversity in the tropics? By Martin McGuigan published 15 August 22 Ecologists say there are three explanations for the abundance of species in the tropics.
Mars: The Red Planet By Adam Mann published 16 August 22 Reference Mars is a rusty, red world and one of the most explored planets in the solar system.
Europa's icy shell may be made from pure underwater snow By Stephanie Pappas published 15 August 22 The icy shell of Jupiter's moon Europa may be formed by extremely pure underwater snow.
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.
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
GERD diet: The best and worst foods for acid reflux By Lou Mudge published 17 August 22 reference Struggling with acid reflux? Find out how the GERD diet could help to ease symptoms
Small, prickly dinosaur discovered in South America reveals an unknown lineage By Stephanie Pappas published 12 August 22 An armored dinosaur that weighed as much as a housecat has been discovered in South America. Though it resembles a primitive relative of ankylosaurus, it came from late in dinosaur history.
Sweet dreams, spidey: Arachnids experience REM sleep, and may even dream By Jennifer Nalewicki published 12 August 22 Spiders likely sleep and dream like humans do.
Not just tiny arms: T. rex also had super small eyes to accommodate its big bite By Nicoletta Lanese published 11 August 22 T. rex may have evolved thin eye sockets to help handle its bite force.
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.
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.
What is Paris syndrome? By Joe Phelan published 5 July 22 Some people who visit Paris develop extreme symptoms — such as nausea, vomiting and hallucinations — when their expectations of the city do not jibe with reality.
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.