A Mathematician Asks ‘Is Math Real?’
The concept of math has been around for a long time, developing independently in many different cultures. In 1650 BC, the Egyptians were creating math textbooks on papyrus, with multiplication and div...
1 Jan 202434min
Unmasking Owls’ Mysteries | Why It Feels So Good To Eat Chocolate
Unmasking Owls’ MysteriesDon’t let owls’ cute faces fool you—they’re deadly predators. This duality is part of what makes them so mysterious to humans. And their contradictions don’t end there: Their ...
29 Des 202320min
SciFri Reads ‘The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2023’
The editors of this year’s The Best American Science and Nature Writing anthology—and special guest journalists and writers—took to the virtual stage to reflect on their favorite stories from 2023, th...
28 Des 202354min
The Unseen World Of Seaweeds | Should 'Dark Fungi' Species Get Names?
The Unseen World Of SeaweedsChances are you don’t give much thought to seaweed unless you’re at the beach, or perhaps when you’re considering a dinner menu. But the thousands of seaweed species around...
27 Des 202330min
How 'Panda Diplomacy' Led To Conservation Success
In 1972, pandas arrived at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington, DC, to huge fanfare. Since then, pandas have been some of the city’s most beloved residents.But for the first time in more than...
26 Des 202330min
Music’s Emotional Power Can Shape Memories—And Your Perception Of Time
It can be hard to avoid the chime of classic Christmas songs at this time of year. Certain songs may even bring up potent memories, transporting a person to a specific moment in the past, like an afte...
25 Des 202316min
Top Science News Stories of 2023 | Solar Panels In Historic Cape Cod
The Top Science News Stories of 2023As the year comes to a close, we wanted to reflect on some of the top science stories of 2023: Scientific breakthroughs that will shape our lives in 2024 and beyond...
22 Des 202317min
Pennsylvania Drug Laws May Limit Syringe Services | These Romance Novels Represent Black Women In Science
Pennsylvania Drug Laws May Limit Syringe ServicesPennsylvania is one of 12 states that do not implicitly or explicitly authorize syringe services programs through statute or regulation, according to a...
21 Des 202318min
