Voices for a Warming World: Essential Reads on Climate Change
In a world grappling with intensifying environmental crises, understanding the science and solutions behind climate change has never…
Why Ships Keep Sinking in These Treacherous Seas
The world’s oceans have notorious shipwreck graveyards like North Carolina’s “Graveyard of the Atlantic,” Canada’s Sable Island, and…
Beyond the Roots: The Wild World of Tree Adaptations
“Trees” aren’t a scientific category; they’re plant shapes adapted to maximize sunlight, resulting in varied and unusual forms…
This Black Hole Is Close (But Not Too Close)
The closest confirmed black hole, Gaia BH1, is located about 1,500 light-years away. It was independently discovered by…
Unique Trees
Scientifically, there is no distinct category for “tree” in plant taxonomy. A tree is a growth strategy in…
The Complicated Spinosaurus Family History
Spinosaurids are a contentious and challenging group to discuss due to the fragmented fossil record and the passionate…
The World Was Built With This Chemical Reaction
The thermite reaction, discovered by Hans Goldschmidt in the late 1800s, releases immense heat, reaching temperatures over 2,000°C.…
We’ve Found This Fossil the Most
Trilobites, one of the most successful ancient animals, were first documented by fossil collector Edward Lhwyd in the…
Bridgmanite Is Earth’s Most Common Mineral. Why Can’t I Find It?
Bridgmanite is the most common mineral on Earth, making up 38% of the planet’s volume. It exists in…
The Secret of QR Codes
Initially criticized for being unattractive and inconvenient, QR codes have become ubiquitous due to their usefulness. They are…