The Tiny Team Running Your Health (and How to Keep It Happy) You may think of yourself as a single individual but, biologically speaking, you’re more like a bustling metropolis. Trillions of microbes, collectively known as your microbiota, live in and on your body, especially in your gut. And far from being freeloaders, they’re hard […]
Why getting enough rest might be the most uplifting habit you ever build In a culture that celebrates hustle, sleep can feel like a luxury. But science tells a different story. Far from being “downtime,” sleep is one of the most powerful tools we have for boosting mood, sharpening the mind, protecting our health, and […]
Hypnosis helps you help yourself. Have you ever arrived at your destination only to realize that you’ve no idea how you got there? You know you took your car, or hopped on your bicycle, or walked but, because you take the same route all the time, you go on “autopilot” to your destination. Or maybe […]
Space-based innovation is delivering materials that push the boundaries of science and technology The future of space-based material development is rapidly advancing, promising to revolutionize industries ranging from aerospace to electronics. Recent innovations in materials designed for extreme environments, durability under harsh conditions, and enhanced quality are opening new frontiers in technology and science. Materials […]
The World of Pulses: Small Seeds, Big Achievements Who would have thought? Today, February 10, is World Pulses Day! The theme this year is: “Pulses of the world: from modesty to excellence.” But, really? A day to celebrate pulses? Yes, because, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), pulses play […]
Protecting the Red Sea’s Climate-Resilient Corals Here’s some rare environmental good news. An initiative based in Switzerland is helping safeguard one of the planet’s most climate-resilient coral reef systems at a moment when reefs worldwide are in steep decline. Coral reefs are diverse underwater ecosystems built by tiny coral animals that secrete limestone skeletons, forming […]
The history of sailboats stretches back to around 4000 BCE, when Egyptians used masts and sails to travel the Nile. Over the centuries, many different types of sailing vessels crossed the world’s seas, from galley ships and Viking longboats with their single square sails, to Chinese junk ships whose bamboo-reinforced sails improved aerodynamics. Later came […]
A look at how science is helping the body heal, rebuild, and renew itself Imagine living to 100, and doing it with the energy, mobility, and health of someone decades younger. That’s no longer science fiction. Thanks to incredible advances in regenerative medicine, scientists are getting closer to helping the human body heal, renew, and […]
Picture the blades of a turbine turning, creating renewable energy as the wind blows. Now picture the same thing, but without the blades, gently swaying in the wind. Yes, this exists. The most common complaints about traditional wind turbines, aside from their impact on the visual landscape, concern noise. Their rotating blades can be loud […]
Why animal intelligence isn’t just cute and matters for us all When we think of “IQ,” most of us picture humans taking standardized tests. But intelligence isn’t exclusive to our species. Across the animal kingdom, creatures like crows, pigs, dolphins, and many others demonstrate remarkable cognitive powers. By studying their problem-solving, memory, social learning, and […]
