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Recent research may change how we think about Neanderthal diets. Neanderthals were thought to eat mostly meat, like lions and wolves. Scientists used nitrogen isotope analysis to study ancient diets and they found these: (1) The new findings suggest they…
A recent study published in “Nature Scientific Reports” looked at thousands of older adults in the U.S. and found that those who ate more copper in their diets had better brain function, such as memory, thinking speed, and language skills….
One key measure of river health is Total Dissolved Solids (TDS). Basically, TDS measures how many dissolved minerals, salts, and organic matter are in the water. High TDS can harm ecosystems and affect water use. The scientists found that: (1)…
Ever marvelled at the intricate melodies of a bird? It’s easy to think it’s all about beauty or attracting a mate. But new research on the Banded Wren ( Thryophilus pleurostictus) suggests there’s a feistier side to their complex tunes….
A groundbreaking new study published in Nature reveals what happens when two massive galaxies crash into each other nearly 11 billion years ago. One of them hosts a blazing quasar — a supermassive black hole devouring gas and shining incredibly…
When we think of life on Earth, we often picture lush forests, vast oceans, and diverse ecosystems teeming with a wide range of organisms. However, life on our planet is far more resilient and tenacious than we might imagine. Extremophiles,…
The possibility of extraterrestrial life has fascinated human beings for centuries. The idea of life beyond Earth has been a popular topic in science fiction, but in recent years, the search for extraterrestrial life has become a scientific endeavor. With…
Via NASA: Watch history unfold on Saturday, May 30, as NASA and SpaceX launch astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley to the International Space Station. This mission marks the first time since the retirement of the space shuttle in 2011…
According to a new study published in the journal Scientific Reports, about 1.8 trillion pieces of plastic weighing 80,000 metric tons are currently afloat in an area known as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. This new figures are four to…
A total solar eclipse will be seen over the U.S. on August 21, 2017, Monday. This Total Solar Eclipse will be the first one to cross the entire United States in 99 years. Will the eclipse be visible in Southeast…