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These Physicists Can’t Explain Why a Small Neutron Star Came Bursting Back to Life
Magnetars are young neutron stars with magnetic fields billions of times stronger than our most powerful Earth-based magnets.
Brain Scans Of Jazz Musicians Could Unlock The Mystery Of Creative Flow
What brain science can tell us about flow, or being “in the zone.”
Sleeping With Your Pets Could Be Bad For This Unexpected Reason
Sleeping with your dog in the same room could be negatively affecting your sleep quality, according to new research.
A Scientist Found Something Truly Bizarre Inside A Fossilized Dinosaur Eggshell
“I heard a gleeful exclamation from across the room.”
Ancient Australians May Have Used the Great Barrier Reef to Survive Even Earlier Than We Thought
The deepest cultural material was found nearly two meters below the surface, in levels we radiocarbon dated to around 6,500 years ago.
3 Myths About Common Supplements To Know Before You Swallow
These three mistaken assumptions appear over and over in supplement marketing.
60 Years Ago, a Famous Physicist Made a Prediction that Changed Our Understanding Of the Universe
It would take 48 years to prove he was right.
The Truth About Apple Cider Vinegar And Weight Loss
The wellness influencers might be convinced of apple cider vinegar’s benefits, but where’s the evidence?
A Biologist Explains How Aging Changes Your Gut Bacteria
Let’s take a closer look at the gut microbiome and how it changes with age.
The Real Reason Finland Is The Happiest Country In The World
People in the happiness and harmony groups thought less about power and wealth and more about broader forms of well-being.
This Common Way Of Measuring Fitness Isn’t All It’s Cracked Up To Be
Does heart rate zone training really work? Sure, but it’s not the gold standard.
A Geneticist Reveals What It Really Means to Have Viking DNA
What type of relationship with a medieval person does a shared DNA fragment really imply?
These Creative Camera Tricks Are The Secret To Better Eclipse Pics
Despite the advantages of optical cameras, a smartphone’s strengths still make it a great way to capture the eclipse.
This Common Adaptation Could Be The Key To Happiness
Creating consistent positive habits in the face of all of life’s other demands is not a trivial request.
The Gold Standard For Measuring Brain Activity Has Been Around For 100 Years
It is 10 years before the scientific community accepts Berger’s work, birthing the field of electroencephalography, or EEG for short.
Thousands of Years Ago, Ancient Mayans Developed an Impressive System For Predicting an Eclipse
But why invest so much in tracking the skies?
If One of These Stars Explodes the Radioactive Atoms Could Decimate Life on Earth
Most of these cataclysms are remote, but when they occur closer to home, they can pose a threat to life on Earth.
Exploding Stars Made of Dark Matter Could Finally Confirm a 47-Year-Old Hypothesis
The energy released from one such explosion would rival that of a supernova.
The Scientific Reason Winemakers Are Freaking Out About A Warming Planet
New research explores how yeasts, bacteria, and fungi may be affected by changes in temperature and rainfall.
This Map Shows How Climate Change Has Already Impacted Your Garden
A new plant hardiness map shows us how much the regional climate has changed already.
