18,000-Year-Old Stalagmite Sheds Light On Why Civilization Started In The Fertile Crescent
In the quest to understand why agriculture started in a particular place and time, understanding the climate is crucial.
A New Universal Principle Behind Fragmentation Predicts Size Of Any Breakup Debris
They are never, ever, ever, getting back together.
Yellowstone’s Wolves And The Controversy Racking Ecologists Right Now
Who will be top dog in the battle of the wolf researchers?
7th Person Cured Of HIV After Stem Cell Donation Offers Hope Of Expanded Treatment Options
The success of a transplant from a patient with only one copy of the protective gene might be a one-off, but may also allow others to benefit.
18 Asteroids Passed Earth Closer Than The Moon In November – All Of Them Were Discovered That Month
Watch this nifty little graphic of their orbits.
What’s The Difference Between Buffalo And Bison?
Sorry, Americans, but your ”buffalo” aren’t actually buffalo.
Airbus Just Had To Ground 6,000 Of Its Airplanes – Was A Celestial Threat To Blame?
And you thought turbulence was scary!
Humans Weren’t Capable Of “Mass Hunting” Until 50,000 Years Ago – What Changed?
Around 50,000 years ago, all modern humans around the world underwent some massive cultural shift at the exact same time, and no one knows why.
Meet The Malaysian Earthtiger Tarantula: Secretive And Stripy With A Leg Span For Days
A leg span of 22 centimeters equals about the size of a side plate.