Why the Cincinnati Gorilla’s Death Has Conservationists Upset
Not all animals are created equal in the conservation world. That’s part of why some groups are upset over the shooting of a gorilla in …
No, the Apollo 10 Astronauts Didn’t Hear ‘Alien Music’ Behind the Moon
There are two ways to try to get attention on the science blogs and in the space nerd circuit: One, claim that there’s a deep, …
SpaceX Successfully Lands a Rocket on a Drone Ship, Again
Elon Musk’s Space X landed its drone rocket on a platform in the Atlantic Ocean, the second successful attempt of this type in the company’s …
Honey Nut Cheerios Removes Mascot to Spotlight Declining Bee Population
The small, cheerful mascot for Honey Nut Cheerios has temporarily disappeared from packaging and ads for the cereal in in Canada, an effort to raise …
Americans are Becoming Shorter Compared to Other Nationalities
Americans have, on average, become shorter, compared to their peers around the globe, a new study has found. In 1914, American men ranked third tallest …
Today Is International Tiger Day. Here’s Why That Matters
There are many days every year meant to recognize various causes—from Arbor Day to the upcoming Earth Overshoot Day. International Tiger Day—celebrated on July 29—is …
5 Things Wrong With Your Deodorant
You wouldn’t swallow a spoonful of toxic cosmetic ingredients. But in some ways, smearing them under your arms in the form of deodorant or antiperspirant …
Yes, There Is Life in Space—Deal With It
No one has ever discovered life in space, and given the enormity of the universe and our tiny, modest place in it, it’s entirely possible …
This ‘Bubble Nebula’ Looks Like a Giant, Cosmic Jellyfish
Click:electronic components shop A new Hubble Space Telescope image of a specially chosen astronomical object, the Bubble Nebula, has been released just in time for …
Asian Countries Could Experience Widespread Water Shortages by 2050
The combined effects of climate change, population growth and changing socio-economic conditions could drive widespread water shortages across Asia by 2050 and threaten the water …