(via Kurzgesagt) Cannabis is finally being decriminalized in more and more places around the world. And for very good reasons ...

Sandy beaches are beloved recreational settings, and they are also one of the world’s most endangered ecosystems. Up to 70% of California’s beaches may disappear by the ...

Much of modern life depends on the coding of information onto means of delivering it. A common method is to encode data in ...

A population-based study of adults aged 18 and older found that alcohol use increased during the COVID-19 pandemic and was ...

All patients who have had a heart attack are typically treated using beta blockers. According to a Swedish study conducted ...

Geologists have uncovered strong evidence from Colorado that massive glaciers covered Earth down to the equator hundreds of ...

In 2023, freight trucks moved $15 trillion worth of goods in the United States. Trucking is what keeps America's economy ...

Well, sleep deprivation can totally kill you. But you might be surprised to learn what the actual cause of death is, and a technique you can use to stay awake for the rest of your natural lifespan (at ...

Tool use isn't unique to humans. Chimpanzees use sticks as tools. Dolphins, crows, and elephants are known for their tool-use ...

You’re at a bar when someone starts hitting shamelessly on your spouse or significant other, who doesn’t flirt back. As the ...

Scientists stress out lab mice, a lot. Inducing chronic stress and anxiety in these furry critters is how scientists explore ...

While Nobel Prize announcements have always been newsworthy celebrations of discovery, recent years’ events have been ...