Of frogs and the people who love them
Editor in chief Nancy Shute discusses frogs and chytrid fungus, trilobite fossils and a dinosaur named after the Norse god of mischief.
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Readers ponder sign language in ancient humans, looped universe
A sign of our past? Deaf experimental psychologist Rain Bosworth has found that babies have an intrinsic ability to recognize sign language, Meghan Rosen reported in “Primed to sign” (SN: 4/26/24). Reader Suzanne Lijek wondered if our innate sensitivity to…
6 ways an athlete’s brain differs from an average person’s
Sports mastery is about much more than physical capability — it shapes the brain, too.
8 must-see destinations for your (future) Mars vacation
8 must-see destinations for your (future) Mars vacation
Mediterranean diet vs. Western diet: How what you eat could affect your stress levels
Could what you eat change how stressed you feel? A new study from Binghamton University, State University of New York, suggests that it might. Researchers found that following a Mediterranean diet—rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and healthy fats—may help…
Why do only some animals have periods?
Humans are not the only organisms that have periods — some animals do too, but scientists still aren’t sure why.
What happens when you ‘hit the wall’?
Experts tell Live Science what it means to “hit the wall” while exercising and how to avoid it.
Do you have nomophobia? Take this test to find out
In today’s digital age, our smartphones have become indispensable companions. From checking emails to connecting with friends on social media, these devices are integral to our daily routines. But what happens when you can’t find your phone or its battery…
NASA shuts down down asteroid-hunting NEOWISE telescope as the sun drags it to its doom
NASA’s asteroid-hunting NEOWISE space telescope will soon plunge into Earth’s atmosphere and burn to bits. Here’s a look back at its epic mission that defied all expectations.
Infamous $30 Logitech F710 called out in $50M lawsuit over Titan sub implosion
Enlarge / OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush shows David Pogue the 2010-era game controller that pilots the Titan sub during a CBS Sunday Morning segment broadcast in November 2022. (credit: CBS Sunday Morning) In a 2022 CBS Sunday Morning segment, CEO…
