The human brain, our most complicated organ, has gone through several growth spurts throughout the eons. But about 3000 years ago, something remarkable happened. Instead of the typical continued ...

Although dark matter accounts for an estimated 85 percent of all matter and must have had a strong influence on the structure and evolution of the universe, it remains elusive to this day. It is an ...

Jupiter has 79 known moons, the four largest of which are known as the 'Galilean moons'. These four worlds are among the most fascinating in our entire solar system. In this article, we will attempt ...

It is generally believed that people become gradually less sociable as they grow older. Is this actually the case, and if so, what causes this change? A new study published in the peer-reviewed ...

Rogue planets, also referred to as interstellar, orphan, or nomad planets, are planets that do not orbit a star but instead roam through space on their own, orbiting the center of our galaxy. One of ...

Scientists at the Monash Energy Institute have developed a longer-lasting, lighter, and more ecologically responsible alternative to conventional lithium-ion batteries. By employing a glucose-based ...

Advertisements for food products are teeming with food imagery. These visual enticements are often deployed to promote specific food items, banking on their ability to trigger our cravings, for ...

Thinking of astronaut food we often imagine floating packets of pre-cooked meals. But as our aim for space missions becomes longer and humans plan to stay on the Moon or even Mars, having access to ...

Since its relatively humble beginnings in 1998, when it was first introduced to consumers, Wi-Fi has become a familiar name in almost every household, office building, or even coffee place. Although ...

The concept of a colonized Jovian system is featured in many science fiction publications. For instance, Robert A. Heinlein’s novel Farmer in the Sky (1953) centers on a teenage boy and his family ...

Ever wonder why, despite getting enough sleep, you still feel exhausted, moody, or unfocused? Research suggests the issue might be your exposure to artificial light at night, such as screens from ...

How long you live might depend more on where you live than how wealthy you are—even if you're among America's richest. New research from Brown University reveals surprising insights into why Americans ...