In 2003, the National Institutes of Health published a final draft of the human genome. It was a project that had its roots 30 years earlier with a British biologist. How did the Human Genome Project begin? […]
Two species of butterfly have been named after Sauron from Lord of the Rings. The Saurona triangula and Saurona aurigera were discovered by an international team of scientists. Why name an animal after a fictional character? […]
Sufferers of Alzheimer’s disease face a number of difficult symptoms. Memory loss is just one, alongside the inability to perform familiar tasks. What happens structurally to the brain of an Alzheimer’s patient? […]
Extreme weather events can cause effects thousands of miles away. Earthquakes that cause tsunamis have devastating consequences far from their points of origin. What does El Niño do to the Earth? […]
Mars has two moons, both of which are very small—the largest is just 13 miles in diameter. For some time, scientists have debated what their origins are. Are Phobos and Deimos really asteroids? […]
Rosalind Franklin is one of many scientists credited with early DNA research. Her work in X-ray photography was key to unlocking the structure of DNA. Nevertheless, her contributions are often overlooked. […]
Rockets differ fundamentally from planes and helicopters in terms of propulsion. Planes and helicopters rely on aerodynamic design for lift and the atmosphere for combustion. How do rockets fly? […]
Since the time of Newton, scientists have studied the nature of light. One recurring question is whether light is a wave or a particle. Even Sir Isaac himself got some things wrong. […]
Tropical cyclones are weather events born in the tropic areas of Earth. They encompass other events like hurricanes and typhoons and constitute a major component of extreme weather. What defines a tropical cyclone? […]
Mercury has been used for so long its discoverers are unknown. It’s been found in Egyptian tombs as old as 1500 BCE and was once believed to have healing properties. Unfortunately, it’s also particularly toxic. […]
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