AstronomyJanuary 8, 2024
Without the Moon, Human Society Might Not Exist
The moon helps us keep time, inspires religions and shapes science, yet it still keeps secrets from us.
Without the Moon, Human Society Might Not Exist
The moon helps us keep time, inspires religions and shapes science, yet it still keeps secrets from us.
The Strange and Beautiful Science of Our Lives
Nell Greenfieldboyce discusses her new book Transient and Strange, the intimacy of the essays and the science that inspired them.
The Surprising Health Benefits of Dog Ownership
Dogs are good for you, science says.
Podcasts of the Year: Cleo, the Mysterious Math Menace
In 2013 a new user named Cleo took an online math forum by storm with unproved answers. Today she’s an urban legend. But who was she? A 2023 editor's pick.
Podcasts of the Year: Talking to Animals with Artificial Intelligence
Advanced sensors and artificial intelligence could have us at the brink of interspecies communication
How to Avoid Holiday Hangovers
The holidays are a time for indulgence, but there are ways to drink alcohol without suffering the painful effects.
What Better Gift for the Holidays Than a Monstrous Mystery?
We’re looking back at 2023 for our favorite podcast shows and one about the largest bird to ever fly the skies just flew to the top of the list.
Are Orcas Friends or Foes?
The stories we tell about orcas might say more about us than about them
Turns Out Undersea Kelp Forests Are Crucial to Salmon
The beloved fish that feed orcas and humans depend on kelp forests’ unique habitat.
Researchers Just Created the World's First Permafrost Atlas of the Entire Arctic
The Arctic Permafrost Atlas, which took years to create, is both beautiful and sobering, given the pace of climate change.
A New Type of Heart Disease is on the Rise
Problems with the heart, kidneys and metabolic health are all connected
AI Can Now Read Your Cat’s Pain
Thanks to researchers, new AI tech is delving into feline feelings to see when cats could need medical help.