Here’s how daylight saving time affects wildlife
This article was originally published on September 8, 2021. Twice a year every American—except those in Hawaii, Arizona and the country’s overseas territories — have to adjust their schedule by…
From cats to chatbots: how non-humans write scientific papers
Although it has proved to be a dream tool for many industries, ChatGPT is quickly becoming a nightmare for academia. As of January 2023 four individual research papers cite the…
23,000-year-old teeth fill ice age gap
23,000-year-old teeth fill ice age gap , For many years, the Malalmuerzo (“bad lunch”) cave near Granada, Spain, located near rocky farmland, was open to the public. Locals ducked under…
Artificial intelligence’s search for extraterrestrial intelligence turns up 8 promising signals
One of the great scientific projects of our time is the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence, or SETI—the search for evidence of technologically advanced civilizations elsewhere in the galaxy. The current…
We owe our life to 3 billion year old stromatolite fossils
We owe our life to 3 billion year old stromatolite fossils , What is the most impressive fossil you have seen? For most people—those who aren’t paleontologists—the answer is likely…
Can cats get dementia?
Everyone – myself included – wants their cat to live forever. But it’s important to remember that as the years accumulate, so does the likelihood that your feline friend will…
Here’s how exercise affects the brain
It’s no secret that exercise can do wonders for our health. Exercise is good for weight loss, preventing disease, improving heart health and increasing well-being. Also, let’s be honest –…
Psychedelic Sound: Can Binaural Beats Get You High?
With nothing more than an Internet connection, you can improve your sleep, reduce anxiety, and … supposedly “enter the fourth dimension” (according to this video). Such are the bold promises…
Coronavirus Dashboard: The First Year of COVID Endemicity
– by a New Deal Democrat As I indicated in January, I don’t plan on any regular updates to the COVID Dashboard unless something noteworthy happens. As we are now…