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Science attempts to describe nature at all scales, including globally. But scientists and the institutional structures and gatekeepers, such as governments, universities, and science journal editors, ...

A single plastic bottle can take up to 450 years to degrade. Today, we know the impact littering has on our environment and human health. With access to the Internet and social media platforms, we ...

Can close, happy relationships with family or romantic partners reduce your chances of developing cancer? Can the loss of a loved one increase your chances of developing cancer? Currently, it is ...

What is the environmental paw print of pet food? Larger than you may think! It takes an area twice the size of the UK to produce dry food for cats and dogs. Much has been debated about the ...

The pipevine measures approximately 7–10 cm (2.75–4 in) from wingtip to wingtip. It is commonly found in the Deep South, but during the summer you can find it in the Southwest, including parts of ...

In general, your brain is made up of many different circuits. Some are important for forming memories, while others are necessary for self-reflection. Using brain imaging technology, researchers in ...

Do mummies decompose? Why or why not? Find out how mummification works, and what happens to a human body when it doesn’t work so well. As long as life has existed, so has death—and decomposition. Many ...

Where do heavy elements come from? Part Three of Baking an Apple Pie from Scratch (figuratively) examines how stars create heavy elements with more Protons than Iron. In Part One of this three-part ...

Electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy are shaking up the transportation industry. As consumers look for more sustainable solutions, automakers seek to fill the demand with cost-effective and ...

Mowing lawns less frequently and allowing grass to grow may result in greater plant and pollinator biodiversity and fewer pests. Looks can be deceiving: a uniformly well-mowed lawn might look good, ...

When we see an image in our visual field, our brain’s visual system is activated. The neurons begin firing in patterns to recreate the light coming into the retina. However, humans do not see an exact ...