Zoom out to see how dramatically the world can change in a lifetime
by Technology can change the world in ways that are unimaginable until they happen. Turning on an electric light would have been unthinkable to our medieval …
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How can I protect my pet from coyotes? Experts explain the best defense
If you are one pet owner and live in an area with coyotes, be prepared for the possibility that you will encounter coyotes, especially as …
Does the Doomsday Clock Really Matter? Experts weigh in
On 24 Januarythe Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moved the minute hand of the Doomsday Clock from 100 seconds to midnight to 90 seconds to …
Science News from Around the World: February 2023
Sharks using research cameras in the Bahamas, Mexico’s spider monkey diplomacy, a ‘carbon time bomb’ in the Republic of Congo and much more in this …
Brain imaging study links socioeconomic differences in children’s sleep to reduced cortical thickness
A new study has found that children from disadvantaged families tend to sleep less, and that this lack of sleep is linked to reduced cortical …
Do elephants really never forget?
African elephants excel at memorizing facts that are key to their survival. (Image credit: Manoj Shah via Getty Images) They say “an elephant never forgets.” …
The study reveals a surprising level of heterogeneity in psychopathy among convicted capital murderers
New research sheds light on the psychological profiles of individuals convicted of capital murder in California and sentenced to death. The study, published in Journal …
Why is nature full of patterns? Find out in Issue 7 of CURIOUS – out now
The latest issue of IFLScience’s free digital magazine CURIOUS is out now, bringing you science highlights for the month plus deep dives into exciting topics, …
JWST has found the elementary building blocks of life in the depths of darkest space: ScienceAlert
JWST’s unprecedented ability to peer into the shrouded hearts of distant clouds has revealed the elements of biochemistry in the coldest and darkest place we’ve …
This concept spacecraft could quickly send a one-ton spacecraft to the edge of the solar system
Today, more space agencies are investigating cutting-edge propulsion ideas that would allow rapid transitions to other bodies in the solar system. These include NASA’s Nuclear-Thermal …