What COVID booster shots do, and why they are necessary In early 2020, the first coronavirus case was reported in … More
Month: March 2022
What is River Blindness?
Onchocerciasis, caused by black flies, affects inhabitants of Africa and Latin America. Imagine that as you move your eyes, darkness … More
Kelp Farming a Win for the Environment
Kelp farming is becoming an increasingly popular eco-friendly alternative to fishing. In the waters of Long Island Sound, off the … More
P-hacking in Scientific Research
How statistics can be weaponized In 2015, a study indicated that eating a 1.5-ounce bar of dark chocolate every day … More
We Humans Aren’t Rational
Why humans, despite what we think, may not actually make the most thoughtful decisions Clap once. Clap three more times. … More
Could there be a sixth ocean?
National Geographic recently recognized a fifth ocean, and we could be witnessing the beginning of the formation of a sixth … More
Overhydration
Is drinking too much water bad for you? Water is the basis of life. The human body is made up … More
Scientists Discover “World’s Deepest Fish”
A new snailfish was recently discovered deep in the Mariana Trench East of Asia, the Mariana Trench is located in … More
Whales and Menopause
Why four whale species defy typical mammalian reproduction Survive and reproduce. Survive and reproduce. The refrain of natural selection that … More