A computer-based analysis of the world’s folk music found that musical traditions in some countries, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, differ from those elsewhere in t...
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Devil rays are mysterious sea creatures that are rarely seen in the wild. With their population dwindling, biologists are racing to learn more about these rays before they disappear.
To prevent mega-wildfires from spiraling out of control, technicians set landscapes ablaze on purpose.
We’re learning about what space does to our bodies, but what about our brains? MRI scans of astronauts revealed some worrying results.
Astronauts can lose 2 percent of their bone mass each month, and experiments on the International Space Station are testing a method for countering bone loss in orbit — and back on Earth.
The pits on the moon might lead to caves big enough to fit cities, but how were they formed?
An acoustics expert wanted to see if an exploding egg could produce a big enough bang to damage an eardrum, and why it detonates in the first place.
The Hermit Kingdom’s recent successes in missile testing are fueling the Pentagon’s search for high-tech measures that might knock out command-and-control structures or even missiles in mid-flight.
Space is an extreme environment. With the severe temperatures, endless debris, and harsh radiation, how do spacecraft survive?
The idea that weather effects earthquakes has been a popular myth for centuries, but has science shown that it might be true?
You might be surprised to learn the hole in the ozone layer has almost healed. Even more surprising? We actually fixed it with legislation. Here’s how.
Scientists have theorized how small life can actually get, but at what point is it so small, it's not considered life?
Each winter, people seem to blame their mood on the cold weather. But does Seasonal Affective Disorder really exist?
A Canadian doctor's study suggests that there may be an evolutionary basis for the man flu phenomenon, where men seem to suffer disproportionately.
Everyone loves a good sale, but should we? Here’s what bargain shopping does to your brain.
The traditional view of early-human dispersal is outdated as new research is revealing a much more complex picture of Homo sapiens.
