Category: Science
Identity of a Copper Age Ruler in Ancient Spain Isn’t at All Who We Expected
A modern male-centered view of archaeological remains has overlooked a possible matriarchal society in ancient Europe. A lavish burial site from the Copper Age, unearthed…
Staying Up All Night May Actually Relieve Depression in Some People
As most new parents can attest, sleepless nights don’t exactly make for the most cheerful mornings. This is why it makes little sense that total…
Why Are Sea Turtles Endangered and How Can We Save Them?
Sea turtles are a staple to the ocean ecosystem. They can be found worldwide and play distinct roles in their environment. Sea turtles can live…
The Rare Walking Corpse Syndrome: How Could Someone Feel Dead?
Cotard’s syndrome, or Cotard’s delusion as it is often called, is a rare neuropsychiatric disorder in which a person believes they are dead, that they…
A Tiny Discovery Could Revolutionize Research Into Neurodegenerative Diseases
A new paper claims to have solved a long-outstanding mystery in neuroscience – how, exactly, do the cells of people with Huntington’s disease produce damaging…
All the Ways to Slow a Car (Even Some Bad Ways)
Since the vehicle is moving up the incline and gravity only pulls straight down, there is a component of this force that pulls in the…
What Did Einstein’s Theories Say About the Illusion of Time?
Yes, Einstein wrote something along the lines of “time is an illusion.” But it’s not altogether clear what Einstein meant — and to understand what…
Moon Heat Anomaly Appears to Be a New Form of Lunar Volcanism
A massive blob of ancient granite has been found lurking beneath the Moon‘s surface, evidence of a type of volcanism we’ve never seen there before….
Why People Stop Using Drugs Like Ozempic
That isn’t surprising, says John Wilding, an obesity researcher at the University of Liverpool who led a major study on the use of semaglutide to…
Trans People’s Mental Health Is Being Weaponized Against Them
A couple of years ago, it was impossible to be both transgender and mentally healthy—at least according to the International Classification of Diseases, an enormous…