We’re Wasting As Much As Half the Food We Produce
Research suggests that at least half of the food produced is lost before and after it reaches the consumer.
What Causes an Epidemic of Heroin Deaths?
Research suggests that certain things such as alcohol and the potency of the dose increase the rate at which users die from heroin use.
The History of the National Wildlife Refuge System
Malheur National Wildlife Refuge has been occupied by armed militants since January 2, 2016. But where did the National Wildlife Refuge system come from?
There May Be a Ninth Planet (And It’s Not Pluto)
Caltech astronomer Michael Brown has proposed the existence of a ninth planet, the existence of which would explain the strange orbits of six KBOs.
The Sweet Spot: New Study Shows Optimal Group Size for Baboons
A new study on the Amboseli baboons of East Africa shows that there is a “sweet spot,” or optimal group size for surviving predators and gathering food.
The Ever-Evolving Periodic Table of Elements
Four new elements--113, 115, 117, and 118--have been added to the periodic table. But the search for new elements hasn't always been so systematic.
The Weird Ways Humans Have Tried Curing Hangovers
From ancient Egypt to modern times, the various cures suggested to relieve the hangover.
Dear Paleoanthropology, Homo Naledi Just Shifted Your Paradigm
A new fossil human ancestor has made its way into the media spotlight, and it’s causing quite a ruckus.
What Tree Rings Tell Us About the Climate
Tree rings provide scientists with helpful clues regarding the planet's climate patterns, past and present.