Feb 24 Take a cruise across our cold galaxy and witness the birthplace of stars By Nsikan Akpan Scientists use a telescope in Chile to complete a survey of the coldest parts of the Milky Way's galactic plane. Continue reading
Feb 18 What makes breast milk nutritious? The secret may be in a baby’s gut By Nsikan Akpan By exploring the critical nutrients in breast milk, scientists have found part of being a healthy kid comes from within. Continue reading
Jan 27 7 DIY experiments you and rapper B.o.B can do to prove Earth is round By Nsikan Akpan Because apparently it’s still an open debate...?… Continue reading
Jan 15 Being social may be good for your gut By Nsikan Akpan When social, chimps swap gut bacteria, and the pattern may alter their and our health. Continue reading
Jan 13 What did Obama just say? Experts read between the lines By Jenny Marder, Daniel Bush President Barack Obama spent his final State of the Union speech last night defending his record in office on everything from climate change and healthcare to national security and education. But his legacy is complicated, and understanding it requires some… Continue reading
Jan 08 U.S. wildlife officials propose reclassifying manatees’ endangered status By Joshua Barajas Federal wildlife officials announced Thursday that the West Indian manatee, which once drifted close to extinction, will be reclassified as “threatened” under the Endangered Species Act. Continue reading
Jan 06 If you get chikungunya this summer, maybe blame El Niño By Nsikan Akpan El Niño has a history of favoring tropical disease in the U.S. With chikungunya and Zika virus knocking on the door, scientists describe what might be in store for the U.S. next year. Continue reading
Jan 04 Think El Niño is weird now? Just wait for this summer By Nsikan Akpan Scientists predict what El Niño might mean for the cost of cookies, the quality of marijuana and the arrival of DC's cherry blossoms. Continue reading
Jan 04 4 new elements complete periodic table’s seventh row By Nsikan Akpan Four new elements have been added to the periodic table. One will soon become the first named by Asian researchers. Continue reading
Dec 09 Don’t blame grandma yet, but your asthma may be her fault By Nsikan Akpan Emerging research into epigenetics may rewrite the fates of those dealing with diseases like asthma, schizophrenia and obesity. Continue reading