It’s truly a wild time in the animal kingdom! Chimpanzees and gorillas have coexisted peacefully for many years, but in February of 2019 researchers were shocked to witness a vicious act of violence in Gabon’s Loango National Park. The researchers, from Osnabrück University and the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Germany, were studying […]

This article contains affiliate links to products. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. CBD, or Cannabidiol, has been shown to be effective in treating many health issues such as inflammation and pain. Those who have had the pleasure of using CBD products before know that this chemical compound comes in […]

“Our coral reefs are in danger … we need your help.” When new players log on to NASA’s NeMO-Net, they’re greeted with a video message from oceanographer Sylvia Earle. “Your mission is to take command of a research vessel, and travel the world collecting data on the ocean,” she says. Warming temperatures, rising sea levels […]

Most salamanders go largely unnoticed by humans due to their small size and secluded habitats. The soft-bodied hermits spend their days underground, in water or under the cover of moist leaves — rising only during the most temperate times of day and at night to feed. Chances are, unless you enjoy hiking under the cover […]

An unexpectedly large explosive eruption from one of the largest Indonesia volcanoes has ended killing over a dozen people after pyroclastic flows roared down the mountain’s slopes. Located on the Indonesia island of Java, Semeru has been erupting for almost 8 years now, but on December 4 the volcano unleashed a blast that reached over […]

Over the course of a lifetime, as many as one in five people will experience depression. For many, psychotherapy or first-line antidepressants are highly effective and allow people to get back on their feet in a few weeks or months. Yet others try treatment after treatment, struggling for years before they find something that alleviates […]

The nerves in our nasal cavity send signals to our brain to alert us to what we’re smelling. As we age, our sight, hearing and sense of smell diminishes. When we lose our ability to distinguish one odor from another, say vanilla versus cinnamon, it can be an early sign of dementia or Parkinson’s disease, […]

This article contains affiliate links to products. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. What makes dog food great? What sets good dog foods apart from the not-so-good ones? This is an important question to consider when you’re thinking about switching brands. The food you give to your doggo can mean […]

In the past decade, the quest to prolong human life and lessen suffering in the twilight years has gained a new protagonist: senolytics. These drugs have the potential to eradicate the damaged cells that pile up in our bodies as we age, halting the diseases associated with that process, from Alzheimer’s to cancer. Until recently, […]

What’s the difference between Mozart and Pavarotti? Well, one was a child prodigy and composer who systematically learned the rules of music at an early age — the other, a pitch-perfect expert at mimicry.   Singers have a knack for foreign languages, most notably when it comes to pronunciation and accent because, like parrots, they mimic […]

Are people who believe in the afterlife more likely to react to a supernatural event — say, the sudden appearance of a ghostly apparition — than those who say they don’t? Psychologist Jesse Bering and his colleagues at the University of Otago tested this very question, according to a recent study. And in their attempts […]

The only prerequisite tool for creating music is the human body — a fact that makes it difficult to trace the phenomenon’s origins. Most scholars agree that music has been with us since prehistoric times; it has served as a chronicle of family history, a declaration of revolutionary ideals, a call-to-arms and an expression of […]

Technology has consistently evolved and advanced over time and across a variety of fields – including agriculture, mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing. Not surprisingly, medical technology has developed to include notable breakthroughs that are responsible for improving and saving countless lives – and in doing so, have changed the world. Here are five medical technologies we […]

Have you had to deflect any nagging questions from loved ones about what you’re getting them for the holidays this year? You’re not alone: During December, retail spending is almost double compared to earlier parts of the year, according to the U.S. Census. And studies have found that much of our gift giving is rooted in the obligation to reciprocate. Holidays such […]

Genghis Khan is remembered as one of history’s most fearsome rulers. He was best known for consolidating the Mongol tribes into a unified clan under his rule (A.D. 1206-1227), and he battled and defeated the infamous Jin dynasty in neighboring China. After his death, the Mongol empire reached its height and expanded as far west […]