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What's the difference between gelato and ice cream? One contains more air
As the weather gets warmer, it's the perfect time for ice cream or a gelato. Who am I kidding? It's... Read more -
Saturday Citations: Sweaty, remarkable humans; ocean level rise projections; closeup of a star in another galaxy
Since we last spoke, researchers at the University of Birmingham have defined the precise shape of a single photon (spoiler:... Read more -
Curiosity, images, and scientific exploration: New book by physicist explores remarkable phenomena
When we gaze at nature's remarkable phenomena, we might feel a mix of awe, curiosity, and determination to understand what... Read more -
Early modern history expert shares concerns with gaps and emptiness in 17th century calendars
How well can we recall the last 24 hours? And how much more difficult does it get when it comes... Read more -
Deducing commonality from complexity: Scientist explores 'Mesoscience' to address global issues
Two topics are now drawing great attention from the global scientific community: shifting or advancing paradigms in science, and tackling... Read more -
Saturday Citations: Cold dark matter takes a hit; a new paradigm for biology; those fracking earthquakes
This week, researchers formulated a new method to calculate the probability of generating intelligent life in the universe. Investigations of... Read more -
Hundreds of 19th-century skulls collected in the name of medical science tell a story of who mattered and who didn't
When I started my research on the Samuel George Morton Cranial Collection, a librarian leaned over my laptop one day... Read more -
The critical need to align climate and nutrition global agendas at COP29
In the face of the climate crisis, we often overlook one of its critical consequences: malnutrition. The connection between climate... Read more -
Why is the oboe used to tune an orchestra? And other questions about tuning, answered
The iconic sound of an orchestra tuning is highly recognizable, even for those who've never set foot in a concert... Read more -
Saturday Citations: Color vision created demand for colorful animals; observing black hole light echoes; deadlines!
This week, researchers hypothesized that human culture is distinguished from cultures of other species like whales by unique open-endedness—the ability... Read more -
History book looks at Brazil's longest-lasting maroon society and its influence today
The largest and longest-lasting society formed by people who escaped slavery and their descendants endured for a century in northeastern... Read more -
From compliance to conversation: New guidelines push for ethical reflection in research reporting
A new study highlights key challenges and tensions in research ethics, particularly in light of emerging technologies such as artificial... Read more -
Saturday Citations: On chimpanzee playwrights; the nature of dark energy; deep-diving Antarctic seals
This week, researchers reported the world's second-tiniest toad, winning the silver in the Brachycephalus contest. Chemists at UCLA disproved a... Read more -
African publishing is being revolutionized. Report explores trends in six countries
African book publishing is in a rare moment of transformation, according to a new report. It's an industry that has... Read more -
Why ancient Mesopotamians would have used a sheep's liver to predict Donald Trump's election odds
I'm standing in a basement kitchen prodding at a sheep's liver, looking for marks on its smooth surface. People crowd... Read more
