Americans Need a Bill of Rights for an AI-Powered World
In the past decade, data-driven technologies have transformed the world around us. We’ve seen what’s possible by gathering large amounts of data and training artificial…
How to Actually Remember People’s Names
Almost three years ago, my husband and I moved to a new neighborhood. One of the first people we met was a teacher who lives…
A Scary Mass Extinction Happened 30 Million Years Ago, And We Only Just Noticed
The close of the Eocene roughly 33 million years ago marks a time of great change on Earth. In a slow reversal of what we’re…
This Ancient And Ginormous Sloth Had an Unexpected Supplement in Its Diet
A giant ground sloth that lived during the last ice age was not largely vegetarian like its modern-day tree-dwelling relatives, but enjoyed munching on meat,…
Mummified Birds in The Atacama Desert Reveal a Truly Dark Side of History
The more we look into the harsh extremes of Chile’s Atacama Desert, the more we find. Phenomena both mystifying and wonderful, occasionally bordering on alien….
The Plight of the World’s Most Populous Rhinoceros
In the Spring of 2018, the world watched as extinction happened in real time. Sudan, the last living male northern white rhinoceros died at the…
The Science of Sleep
This article contains affiliate links to products. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. We live in the 21st century where new…
Scientists Finally Know Why Wisdom Teeth Only Emerge When We’re Basically Adults
We humans like to take our time when it comes to growing up. Among the great apes, only chimpanzees come close to stretching out the years…
This Unusual Plant From The Amazon Rainforest Has Baffled Scientists For 50 Years
Within one of the lushest places on our planet, an unobtrusive green plant grows amongst many other… green plants. Although long used by the Indigenous…
William Shatner Says He’s ‘Terrified’ Ahead of Space Flight
William Shatner has admitted he’s “terrified” as he prepares to fly into space. The 90 year-old actor, known for his iconic portrayal of Captain Kirk…