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New pill research

Herbal brain boosters are on the rise, but does science back them up? Here's some truth behind nootropics and their alleged benefits.

The Science Behind Nootropics – Do They Actually Work?

Dyson spheres

What are alien megastructures and could they be signs of alien civilizations? The search for extraterrestrial civilizations is rife with debate.

The Infrared Images for Dyson Spheres Could be Evidence of Star-Harnessing Alien Technology

woman with ADHD looking out window

Research shows that people with ADHD are better at foraging, an essential skill for prehistoric Homo sapiens.

Prehistoric Humans Had ADHD, Too, But the Trait Hasn't Adapted to Modern Life

gray wolf

Global biodiversity is falling overall, but there are some success stories, too. Learn what animals are considered endangered in 2023.

5 Plants and Animals that are Endangered in 2023

permafrost in the snow

Researchers have revived ancient microorganisms frozen in time. Could they do the same for larger animals, or even an entire ecosystem?

Can Scientists Revive Ancient Frozen Animals?

A poem from the 1820s solidified the story of Santa Claus soaring through the sky on a sleigh pulled by reindeer. (Credit: Yuganov Konstantin/Shutterstock)


Santa Claus soars through the sky on a sleigh pulled by reindeer.

These hardy deer do much more than pull Santa’s sleigh. Discover the details of reindeer vision and migration and their storied history with Arctic indigenous people. 

Reindeer Round-Up: 6 Fascinating Facts About Santa’s Sleigh Team

Lavender is one of the most well-studied essential oils for treating dementia. (Credit: pilipphoto/Shutterstock) 

Lavender aromatherapy for treating dementia

Can aromatherapy help with dementia? Preliminary research suggests essential oils show promise for lessening the symptoms of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. 

Aromatherapy Oils May Help Older Adults Fight Dementia 

wicker tray with variety of mushrooms

After millennia of eating mushrooms, humans are unlocking new ways to take advantage of fungi from the power of fungi in medicine to environmental solutions.

After Thousands of Years, Humans Are Still Finding New Uses For Mushrooms

Capitojoppa amazonica is a large parasitoid wasp species that has only been discovered in the Allpahuyao-Mishana National Reserve in the Peruvian Amazon. Here, the wasp is photographed from the front. (Credit: Kari Kaunisto)

Capitojoppa amazonica female

Scientists are spotting new critters all over the world in 2023. Here are our favorite new species discovered this year.

5 New Animal Species Discovered in 2023

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Solo Man skull reconstruction

It took nearly 90 years to uncover the mystery of Homo soloensis. Learn the unique contribution of the Solo Man's fossils in the narrative of human evolution.

Who Was Homo Soloensis, the “Solo Man?”

Anopheles mosquito sucking blood

A vector-borne outbreak of Florida malaria cases is now under control. Here’s what to expect going forward.

Florida Malaria Cases: Why an Outbreak Returned to the U.S. This Summer

Artistic interpretation of Moros intrepidus. (Credit: Jorge Gonzalez)

Moros intrepidus

Scientists predict that Moros intrepidus is the first of many discoveries that will help to paint a picture of North America during the early Cretaceous period.

Gabe Allen