What Makes a Universe Habitable?
If there are multiple universes, which of them are capable of harboring life and why? A physicist comes up with a number, and that number is…
Category: Big Questions
The Sun is Hiding Extra Light and Energy from Us!
Our Sun is the nearest star to us. We have worshipped it, bathed in its light, and, of course, studied it. Scientists regularly use our Sun…
Microbial Computers: Is There Anything that Bacteria Can’t Do?
Really, is there anything that microbes can't do?
Was it inevitable that humans would develop math?
Have you ever thought about why is it possible to understand the universe and why are we even here to understand it? Sarah Imari Walker…
What Could Have Created the Ancient Martian Rivers?
Water is essential for life. When searching for life in the universe, the first thing researchers do is “follow the water”. Mars is no…
How do algae biofuels compare to diesel in real engines?
Choosing the right species of algae is one of the most important first steps, they report, as it ultimately impacts the engine’s…
Cutting edge water filtration inspired by your kidneys
The latest cutting-edge water filtration technique comes from a biochemistry process that predates even dinosaurs. It involves harnessing…
More Evidence for the Brain-Gut Connection
It can be difficult to imagine how two organs that are so far away from each other in the body can be so intimately related.
Chess might help you become better at math, but not for the reasons you think.
Chess has been proposed as a way of improving math abilities, despite the fact that math and chess do not have as much in common as people…
CONPHINE: Nanoconfining Polymers for Stretchable Smart Devices
Wearable electronics are the new fashion statement. Fitness trackers, smart watches, electronic skins….the possibilities are endless. We…