We’re Down to Half the Fish in the Sea
Since the 1970s, half of the world's fish population has disappeared. We trace the history of this ecological disaster.
Public Policy at the Limits of Science
Stefan Böschen and Kevin C. Elliot discuss how science is often misused by policy-makers, adversely affecting public awareness and disciplinary credibility.
The Ecological Impact of a Border Wall
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has called for a large border wall. We look at the damage a wall would create for the surrounding ecology.
The Extinct Civilization of Mars
Liquid water has been detected on Mars. We explore the history of the search, and the astronomer, Percival Lowell, who shook the public imagination.
What Causes Brain Freeze AKA Ice Cream Headaches?
Brain freeze, or the ice cream headache, is still little understood.
Aphantasia: When the Mind’s Eye is Blind
Those suffering from aphantasia cannot form mental images. Which begs the question: What exactly do we mean when we say mental image?
Take a Nap, It’s Good For You
Like taking a nap? Exploring the research that finds a positive correlation between health and a short daily rest.
Homo Naledi: Our Newly Discovered Ancestor
Found in a cave in South Africa, the fossils have been determined to be from Homo naledi, a previously unknown ancestor of the human species.
Stonehenge’s Larger Neighbor
The discovery of Durrington Walls, a monument more formidable than Stonehenge, deepens the mystery of these Neolithic structures.
Sealed In A Dome For Science
NASA volunteers are experimenting with long-term isolation in a dome in preparation for long space flights.