A modern spider next to a fossil A fossil that a Harvard paleontologist initially considered unremarkable turned out to be the oldest known relative of spiders, scorpions, and horseshoe crabs....
Most male mammals have a penis bone, but humans don’t. Why? Image source: iflscience.com Dogs, cats, bears, monkeys, and even walruses all have a real bone inside their penis —...
The new spacesuits are colored orange, and there are reasons for that For the first time in over 50 years, humans have flown to the Moon, and they did so...
Weight gain during menopause is one of the most common complaints among women over 40 Scientists have discovered a potential combination that could significantly increase the effectiveness of weight loss...
The retina is an extension of the brain available for direct observation. Image source: Science Alert Eyes are literally a part of the brain brought to the outside. And, as...
A user trying to figure out their symptoms using an AI chatbot AI chatbots already pass medical exams better than most doctors. And expectations for such systems are high: services...
SLS rocket launches from Kennedy Space Center at sunset For the first time in over half a century, humans are flying to the Moon. On the evening of April 1,...
A water flosser directs a thin stream of water into interdental spaces and is believed to protect against cavities A water flosser — a device that shoots a pulsating stream...
Thousands of crows over a city — a frightening sight, but perfectly explainable from a biological perspective The end of the world has been predicted hundreds of times — and...
Prebiotic powder — one of the most accessible supplements for supporting gut microflora Inexpensive plant-based prebiotics, freely available in pharmacies, improved cognitive test results in people over 60 within three...
