Why Time Feels Faster When We Age
Time feels faster as we age due to brain efficiency, memory density, and routine. Learn how to slow it down again—through awe, novelty, and awareness.
Magnesium and the Mind: How This Mineral May Slow Brain Aging
Magnesium may help slow brain aging and boost cognition. Learn how this overlooked mineral protects memory, reduces stress, and supports long-term brain health.
The Hottest Place in the Solar System Wasn’t a Star, it was a French Fusion Reactor
A French fusion reactor just outshined the Sun—literally. Discover how five seconds of fire might redefine energy, science, and our cosmic future.
Run Toward Time: How 75 Minutes a Week Can Reverse 12 Years of Biological Aging
Running or jogging just 75 minutes a week can reduce biological age by up to 12 years. Here’s how it works—and how to start moving toward a younger you.
The Ghost That Births Stars: A Gas Cloud 5,500 Suns Heavy
Astronomers discovered a gas cloud 5,500 times the mass of the sun—on the verge of becoming stars. Here's what it means, and why it still stirs something human.
Nature’s Antibiotics: The Foods That Heal Without a Prescription
Some foods act like natural antibiotics, fighting bacteria, viruses, and inflammation. Learn how garlic, honey, ginger, and more can support immune health.
Sweet Scents, Scarred Lungs: The Hidden Damage of Flavored Vapes
A new study shows flavored vapes cause irreversible lung damage. Here’s what’s inside your vape, what it’s doing to your body, and how to quit for good.
The Elephant in the Cell: Why These Giants Rarely Get Cancer
Elephants rarely get cancer—and now we know why. Discover how their unique TP53 gene may hold the key to future cancer treatments, and what it means for us.
Fired Before the First Promotion: Why Gen Z Grads Are Being Let Go
Companies are firing Gen Z grads for being unprofessional and lazy. But the truth is more complex—and might say more about work than the workers.
Quantum Alchemy: Scientists Turn Lead into Gold
Scientists at the LHC briefly turned lead into gold—fulfilling the alchemist’s dream. Here’s how it happened, what it means, and why it still matters.
The Day the Whale Exploded: How a Town Tried Dynamite and Blew Its Mind
In 1970, a town in Oregon tried to blow up a beached whale with dynamite. It didn’t go well. Here’s what happened—and what we learned from the blubber blast.
Dunk First, Think Later: The Ice Water Morning Routine That Took Over the Internet
Is dunking your head in ice water really good for you? We explore the viral Ashton Hall routine, its science, and why this chilly trend might just be worth it.
Soundwaves: The Invisible Force That Can Heal, Hurt, and Reshape the World
Explore the mysteries of soundwaves—from healing frequencies to destructive force, from evolution to memory—in this poetic deep dive into the science of sound.
Signs Your Pet Is Smarter Than You Think
Your pet may be smarter than you think. From emotional awareness to problem solving, here are the science-backed signs your animal companion is a quiet genius.
The Fish That Time Remembered: How a 240-Million-Year-Old Fossil Is Rewriting Evolution
A 240-million-year-old fish fossil reveals jaw structures like modern predators. Discover how this ancient hunter changes our understanding of evolution.
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.