The Study Linking Fluorescent Light to Malignant Melanoma
A 1982 study linked fluorescent lighting to malignant melanoma. Here’s why I switched to incandescent bulbs—and how the light above you may be hurting you.
The Smart Sponge That Drinks the Air: A Solar-Powered Solution to Global Thirst
A new smart sponge pulls water from air using solar power—even in dry climates. Here’s how it could change the future of water in a warming world.
Cosmic Alchemy: How Magnetar Flares Scatter Gold Across the Universe
New research shows magnetar flares may be responsible for distributing gold across the universe. Here’s how these stellar explosions forge the metals we hold dear.
Free-Range Atoms: The First-Ever Images of Unbound Atoms in Motion
For the first time ever, scientists captured free-range atoms in motion—no traps, no tricks. See why this breakthrough could reshape quantum mechanics forever.
The Unbelievable Survival Story of Five People Trapped Among Alligators in the Amazon
Five people survived 36 hours in the Amazon swamp after a plane crash—surrounded by alligators. Here’s how they endured, and what it teaches us about survival.
The Science of Manifestation: How Neuroplasticity Makes Your Thoughts Real
Manifestation isn’t magic—it’s neuroplasticity. Teach your brain a new reality, and it starts to believe it. Here’s how to rewire your thoughts into truth.
The AI That Didn’t Take Your Job
AI chatbots like ChatGPT were supposed to change work as we know it. But new research shows salaries and hours haven’t budged. So what is AI changing?
Growing Honey Rock & Tiger Melons at Home
Start to finish: how I grew honey rock and tiger melons from seed to raised bed, with melon history, tips, and poetic reflections.
The Foods That Remember You: How Ultra-Processed Cravings Are Written Into the Brain
Ultra-processed food is designed to encode memories in your brain—triggering cravings even when you're full. Your hippocampus never stood a chance.
Disney Is Building a New Kingdom, In the Middle of the Desert
Disney is building a new theme park on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi—its first in the Middle East. Magic meets desert ambition in this bold new kingdom.
How to Talk to Your Houseplants (And Why They Might Be Talking Back)
Talking to your houseplants isn't just sweet—it's science. Learn how speaking to your green friends can help them grow (and maybe heal you, too).
The Faces Beneath the Floor: The Haunting Mystery of Bélmez
In 1971, faces began appearing on a Spanish kitchen floor—and kept returning, even after the concrete was replaced. No one can explain how… or why.
The Monkey That Glowed Green: A Glimpse at the Edge of Life
Scientists created a glowing green gene-hacked monkey—a chimera born of two embryos. It lived 10 days, but its story glows with questions about our future.
Whispers from K2-18b: Could Life Be Humming Beneath a Distant Red Star?
Scientists detected dimethyl sulfide—linked to life—on exoplanet K2-18b. A whisper from 120 light-years away might be life breathing in the dark.
The Invisible Symphony: How the Universe Flickers Through Our Lives Without Us Knowing
Cosmic rays from distant stars flip bits in our tech every day—changing machines, elections, and lives. The universe is touching us more than we know.
Just 20 Minutes of Sunlight a Day Stimulates Over 200 Antimicrobial Peptides
Just 20 minutes of sunlight a day triggers over 200 antimicrobial peptides, boosting your body’s defense against viruses, fungi, and more.
Where the Universe Hides Her Skeleton: The Tale of Missing Matter
Scientists found the universe’s missing matter hiding in vast gas webs between galaxies—revealing a hidden skeleton holding space together.
Why Google Is Training 130,000 Electricians
Google is training 130,000 electricians to support the AI boom. Discover why the future of artificial intelligence depends on wires, trades, and real people.
Antarctica Just Gained Ice
Antarctica gained ice for the first time in decades—but does it mean climate change is slowing down? Here's what the science actually says, and why it matters.
The Bacteria That Could Turn Any Blood Into a Universal Donor
Scientists discovered a gut bacteria enzyme that may turn any blood type into universal donor blood. Explore how it works and why it could change medicine forever.