Science Unmasked

The Internet of Animals is a clever, tempting book title. Author Martin Wikelski draws us in with the …

Spicy foods taste spicy because they contain a family of compounds called capsaicinoids. Capsaicin is the major culprit. …

We’re hearing a lot about ultra-processed foods and the health effects of eating too many. And we know …

When you think of a criminal investigation, you might picture detectives meticulously collecting and analyzing evidence found at …

We all know fresh produce is good for us, but fruit, vegetables, and herbs tend to perish quickly …

Thanks to our large brains, humans and non-human primates are smarter than most mammals. But why do some …

The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai (Hunga Tonga for short) eruption occurred on January 15, 2022, in the Pacific Kingdom …

A devastating landslide struck several remote villages in the mountainous Enga province in Papua New Guinea. While it …

Over 350 million surgeries are performed globally each year. For most of us, it’s likely at some point …

On Saturday evening before Mother’s Day, Australians witnessed a rare celestial spectacle: a breathtaking display of aurora australis, …