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This summer, protect your eyes from the sun’s damaging UV rays with these seven simple tips. From wearing sunglasses to eating a balanced diet, there are plenty of ways to keep your eyes safe in the heat. Wear sunglasses One of the easiest — and most stylish — ways to take care of your eyes … Read more
The previous month, April, marked the 70th anniversary of the momentous discovery of the double helix structure of DNA. It was a breakthrough for which James Watson and Francis Crick earned the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. However, much debate has surrounded the role that Rosalind Franklin. She was a scientist at King’s College … Read more
Climate change is threatening to dramatically reduce life in one of the deepest parts of our oceans – the twilight zone. A new research study has found that global warming could lead to a decrease in Twilight Zone Life by as much as 40% by the end of this century. The ‘Twilight Zone’ The twilight … Read more
Nestled between China, India and Nepal, the tiny kingdom of Bhutan is renowned for its emblematic “thunder dragon”, Buddhist monasteries and commitment to “gross national happiness” over domestic product. But beneath the Himalayas, lies a secret that has been quietly powering Bhutan’s economy for years: Bitcoin Mining. It was recently uncovered that Bhutan’s royal government … Read more
The 6th mass extinction may be approaching, and it’s worse than we ever imagined. For the first time in Earth’s 4.6-billion-year history, a single species is responsible for this unprecedented threat to biodiversity: us. A recent study published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences has concluded that this sixth extinction may be … Read more
Climate is an important factor in understanding how our planet is changing. To gain insight into the future of Earth’s climate, scientists use computer programs called climate models. But what exactly are these models and how do we know they’re accurate? Let’s take a closer look at this fascinating technology to understand its potential and … Read more
For centuries, humans have known that our planet isn’t flat. Even nowadays, some people might be wondering: is the earth flat or round? But how can we definitively prove this? Phil Plait, The Bad Astronomer, recently wrote about the Flat Earth Society and their refusal to accept scientific evidence of a round world. Although it … Read more
Entropy is an inevitable reality; nothing lasts forever – even our beloved Blu-ray and DVDs collections. Although we may try to keep them in pristine condition, natural disasters, playful children or general wear-and-tear can all contribute to their destruction. To ensure your cherished memories are preserved for years to come – or until the next … Read more
Hearing loss is a major health issue that affects millions of people around the world. It is estimated that 48 million Americans and 430 million people globally are affected by this condition. The numbers are expected to rise as the population ages. The majority of those affected have sensorineural hearing loss. This condition is caused … Read more
On the 50th anniversary of American chemist Pal Laterbur’s groundbreaking discovery of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), scientists have achieved a major milestone in medical imaging. Researchers from Duke University’s Center for In Vivo Microscopy, along with scientists from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, University of Pennsylvania, University of Pittsburgh and Indiana University, have … Read more