Fractons, the Weirdest Matter, Could Yield Quantum Clues
Your desk is made up of individual, distinct atoms, but from far away its surface appears smooth. This simple idea is at the core of…
Rock’s 40 Biggest MTV Moments
There’s no denying the profound impact MTV had on pop-culture in America had all over the world. The term “game changer” gets thrown around too…
A Guide to RCS, and Why It Makes Texting So Much Better
Next year Verizon will join AT&T and T-Mobile in preloading Android phones with Messages by Google as the default texting app. It’s a big win…
How to Make the Air in Your Home More Breathable
Our homes are our sanctuaries—a fact that became clear to a lot of people this past year when they suddenly had to spend all their…
Trust in Science Can Ironically Lead to False Beliefs. Luckily, There’s a Solution
Fans of science aren’t immune from swallowing the occasional bit of baloney. Fortunately, reminders that science values a critical eye can go a long way…
Obesity Is a Far More Complex Question Than a Simple ‘Obesity Gene’, Experts Say
Obesity is one of the biggest threats to public health. The number of people with obesity, defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of…
Here’s Exactly How Much Drinking Bottled Water Impacts The Environment And Our Health
It’s no secret that bottled water has more of an impact on the environment than filling up a bottle from the tap, but now researchers…
What’s The Secret to Centenarians’ Long Lives? The Answer Might Be in Their Guts.
Living past 100 years is a rare feat for a human. New research suggests that centenarians might have their gut microbiomes to thank, at least…
Billy Gibbons Says Dusty Hill’s Health Was ‘A Real Challenge’
Following the death of his bandmate Dusty Hill, ZZ Top guitarist Billy Gibbons has opened up about his friend’s health struggles in the last years of his…
Rob Zombie, Nonpoint, VOD Members Join ‘The Boys of Summer’ Cover
Vio-Lence guitarist Phil Demmel is back at it one more time, giving viewers a cool socially distanced cover courtesy of his ongoing Collab-a-Jam series. This…