Do Ancient Navigation Methods Still Stand Up?
They facilitated the dispersal of our species across the globe for millennia, but how do ancient wayfinding techniques fare in the modern world?
The Speed Of Human Thought Estimated At A Puzzling 10 Bits Per Second
Human thought may be far, far slower than we, uh, thought.
Brunhes–Matuyama Reversal: When Earth’s Magnetic Field Flips
The last time this happened was roughly 781,000 years ago.
Researchers Develop Groundbreaking Technology To Revert Cancer Cells Into Normal Cells
The new approach offers a systematic way to reverse cancer cells to their normal state, potentially revolutionizing future treatments.
Tahlequah The Killer Whale Carried Her Dead Calf For 17 Days. Now She Has Given Birth Again
Conservationists are concerned about the health of the new calf, J61.
Watch Ants Outsmart Humans In The Piano Movers Puzzle Using ”Emergent Cognitive Skills”
Ants vs humans: who will win?
Scientific Laws Rule Constrain Potential Forms Of Extraterrestrial And Artificial Life
There’s probably an underlying logic to all forms of life that allows us to know where and what to look for.
Was Lucy The First Long Distance Runner?
Recent research suggests Australopithecus afarensis was able to run upright at speeds of around 5 meters per second
Melvyn Read: How Pollen Spores Were Used To Track Down A Killer
In this episode, we discuss the murder of Christopher Laverack, and how forensic palynology was used to track down his killer decades later. We will then break down how forensic…
Are There Any Perfectly Straight Lines In Nature?
Even laser beams aren’t totally straight.