HistoryApril 5, 2024
How Ancient Humans Studied—And Predicted—Solar Eclipses
Dragon bones, mysterious carvings and simple math reveal ancient eclipses
Stories by Leo DeLuca
Leo DeLuca’s work has appeared in Scientific American, the New York Times, Smithsonian Magazine, Rolling Stone and Popular Science, among other media outlets. DeLuca, an award-winning writer, holds a Master of Arts in Science Journalism from Columbia Journalism School. A native of Dayton, Ohio, he works as a communications specialist and scientific editor at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City.
MedicineOctober 1, 2023
Ancient Honey-and-Vinegar Combo Could Actually Treat Infected Wounds
An age-old remedy that was prescribed by Hippocrates may be a cheap alternative to antibiotics for those with chronic wounds
BehaviorJune 10, 2021
Trailblazing Transgender Doctor Saved Countless Lives
After transitioning in 1917, Alan L. Hart helped alter medical history
Space & PhysicsApril 1, 2021
Ingenuity’s ‘Wright Stuff’: A Piece of the Wright Flyer Will Soar on Mars
The first powered atmospheric flight on another planet will honor its roots with a payload drawn from the dawn of aviation itself
PolicyFebruary 25, 2021
Black Inventor Garrett Morgan Saved Countless Lives with Gas Mask and Improved Traffic Lights
In 1916 he strapped on his “safety hood” and dragged rescuers to safety, but racism prevented him from being hailed as a hero