Why We Drink The World’s Most Harmful Substance
Despite being the most harmful substance on Earth, alcohol's role as a social lubricant creates a dangerous paradox that society is only now beginning to confront.
When Did Humans Learn to Talk? The Evolutionary Mystery of Language
Language is what makes us human, but since words don’t fossilize, their origin is a profound scientific puzzle.…
Study of 1.1M papers reveals rise of AI in science
A massive analysis of over 1.1 million scientific papers reveals the steady and widespread adoption of AI writing tools by researchers, especially within the field of computer science.
The Viewpoint: New Chemical Offers Eco-Friendly Solution for Controlling Destructive Drywood Termites
Scientists have developed a safer termite control method using bistrifluron, a low-toxicity chemical that disrupts molting and wipes out entire colonies over time.
Sinking land costs California homeowners $1.87B
A new study quantifies the impact of land subsidence caused by groundwater overuse in California's Central Valley, resulting in a decline in local housing values of nearly $2 billion.
Study: Scientific fraud grows faster than real science
A new study reveals that sophisticated criminal networks are facilitating the growth of scientific fraud at a faster rate than legitimate research, thereby threatening the integrity of the scientific process itself.
Physicists find universal rules for quantum entanglement
Researchers have discovered universal principles governing quantum entanglement across all dimensions by applying thermal effective theory, a powerful framework from particle physics.
The ‘Wrong’ Way to Add Fractions is Actually Genius
What begins as a simple mathematical mistake unfolds into a surprising journey through advanced number theory, statistical paradoxes, and the hidden beauty of rational numbers.
The 170-Year-Old Experiment Hiding in This Field
For nearly 170 years, a simple patch of grass in England has been the site of the world's longest-running scientific experiment, revealing foundational truths about agriculture, evolution, and climate change.
Tuberculosis: The Killer We Choose Not to Cure
An exploration of how history’s deadliest disease persists not due to a lack of a cure, but a lack of will, sustained by inequality and systemic failure.