Onchocerciasis, caused by black flies, affects inhabitants of Africa and Latin America. Imagine that as you move your eyes, darkness…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
Overhydration
Is drinking too much water bad for you? Water is the basis of life. The human body is made up…
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…
Whales and Menopause
Why four whale species defy typical mammalian reproduction Survive and reproduce. Survive and reproduce. The refrain of natural selection that…
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).…