How Buffalo Came Roaring Back to the Great Plains
How reintroducing buffalo to the Great Plains is reshaping prairie ecosystems.
The Quiet Engineers Beneath Our Feet: How Earthworms Turn Dead Matter Into Living Soil
How earthworms transform dead organic matter into nutrient-rich soil and healthy ecosystems.
Frozen Solid but Still Alive: The Animals That Outsmart Winter
The incredible animals that can survive being frozen solid, from wood frogs to caterpillars
Trees Send Warning Signals Before Volcanoes Erupt (And Satellites Can Detect Them from Space)
Satellites can flag unusual vegetation stress around a volcano, prompting closer inspection.
Why Ghosts Say “Boo”
The surprising history, science, and folklore behind why ghosts say “boo”.
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Why North Is Up on Most Maps (And Why That Wasn’t Always the Case)
Why north is “up” on most maps and how history, religion, navigation, and power shaped that choice.
Most Europeans Had Dark Skin Until 3,000 Years Ago
How migration, diet, and environment shaped the evolution of skin color across Europe.
Histotripsy: Killing Tumors with Sound and Water
Histotripsy uses focused sound waves to destroy tumors without surgery or radiation.
Storms With Titles: How Hurricanes Get Their Names
Discover how hurricanes get their names (from saints and phonetic codes to today’s global naming system).
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How Reintroducing Wolves Can Help Restore Nature
How reintroducing wolves can revive ecosystems by restoring plant life and biodiversity.
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How Often Should You Really Shower, According to Science
What science say about shower frequency, skin health, and your body’s natural microbiome.
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The Story of Derinkuyu, the Underground City That Shouldn’t Exist
The underground city of Derinkuyu in Turkey is a vast hidden world carved deep into the earth.
