Many students possess an innate drive to know about the world around them. For example, the dramatic exploration of challenges such as the impact of an asteroid leading to tsunamis, the creation of ...

Sexual size differences are widespread in biology, yet the "how" behind them often remains vague. We asked a concrete question in a classic model organism: when female flies are larger than males, do ...

Hovering blue flames that flicker over bogs and marshes have inspired ghostly folktales for centuries. Known as “will-o’-the-wisp,” “jack-o’-lantern,” “corpse candle” and “ignis fatuus” (“foolish fire ...

Chimpanzees could be consuming the equivalent of a beer and half a day from eating alcoholic fruits, according to the first estimates of wild chimp alcohol intake. By virtue of their fruit-filled ...

Sexual behavior is one reason why female mammals typically live longer than their male counterparts, according to a new study. Researchers from Germany, Denmark, France, Hungary and Belgium analyzed ...

A rising body of research is trying to quantify the impact of personal climate actions. The results show the most powerful impacts may come from some surprising places. It's hard to get clear-cut ...

Dr. Noc and other science communicators emphasize that credible information starts with qualified sources. Scientists, ...

Brushing our teeth is a crucial part of our daily routine without which we cannot imagine to start our day. But have you ever wondered whether your favorite toothpaste contains animal ingredients or ...

Celebrating discovery is vital, but uncritical applause can blur the line between fact, hype, and the slow, uncertain process ...

Around the world, women on average live longer than men. This striking pattern holds true across nearly all countries and historical time periods. Although the gap between the sexes has narrowed in ...

Have you heard that sativa is an upper and indica is a downer? It's not quite that simple. Here's what cannabis research shows is really affecting your high. Dense, medicine filled trichomes give this ...