Several astronomy projects are mapping vast areas of space, searching for traces of tiny quantum fluctuations in the early universe. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you ...
This article is part of The State of Science, a series featuring science stories from public radio stations across the United States. This story, by Celia Llopis-Jepsen, was originally published by ...
The Field Museum in Chicago just unveiled a new specimen of one of the most important fossils ever: Archaeopteryx. It lived around 150 million years ago, and this species is famous for marking the ...
Sports are a critical part of human culture just about everywhere in the world. Maybe you played little league as a kid, or like to go to the park for a game of pickup basketball, or even just cheer ...
Dr. Rae Wynn Grant. Credit: Celeste Slowman and Zando. Wildlife ecologist Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant has tracked bears through the mountains, lived with lions, been chased by elephants, and trekked after ...
Tinnitus, a condition commonly described as a persistent ringing in the ears, affects millions of people around the world. In the US, the prevalence of tinnitus is estimated at around 11% of the ...
Even mental health research from space is useful. Astronauts deal with stress and isolation, just like some people may feel during extreme weather events. The same coping strategies developed for ...