Global warming encroaches on ice in North America’s Arctic Region Summer sea ice, frozen seawater in the Arctic that floats … More
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NASA’s Ingenuity Takes Flight on Mars
The small helicopter has spent over nine months on Mars Nearly 120 years after the Wright brothers flew their first … More
Shrinking Birds: An Accidental Breakthrough
Shrinking animals are a potentially deadly consequence of global warming Lifeless bodies of birds litter the sidewalks of Chicago in … More
Omicron vs. Other Variants: Everything You Need to Know
Why is Omicron different and how does it affect the human body? In late November, the Omicron variant of COVID-19, … More
The James Webb Telescope
A time machine that will help answer the secrets of the universe On December 25, 2021, NASA’s three-decade-long effort culminated … More
Hedgehogs and Antibiotic Resistance
Strain of MRSA evolved in hedgehogs over two centuries ago, study finds When public health experts warn about the consequences … More
Understanding the Science of Senses
How two 2021 Nobel Prize recipients discovered the receptors behind temperature and touch When a hand touches a hot cup … 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
From Billionaire to Prisoner?
Theranos Founder, Elizabeth Holmes, Faces Trial for Fraud In 2014, Elizabeth Holmes became the world’s youngest self-made woman billionaire (5). … More