Mapping Urban Growth in China Over 30 Years Using Satellite Radar Technology
In the last few decades, thousands of satellites have been launched into space by humanity. These satellites serve various purposes, from taking pictures and mapping the Earth to improving GPS technology in our phones....
The Science Behind the Amount of Snot Produced During a Cold
When we are struck with a cold, our noses become a snot machine, producing endless amounts of mucus. We use countless tissues to clean up the chunky, bright yellow boogers and runny mucus, creating...
Frog Lovers: A Look into the Fascinating World of Amphibian Enthusiasts
The idea of someone falling in love with a bug-eyed amphibian may seem ridiculous, but it has a long history in human culture. From fairy tales to memes, frogs have captured our imagination. These...
Math and Poetry: Uncovering Unexpected Links in Literature and Numbers
Mathematics and poetry may seem like two completely different worlds, but Peter Rowlett has uncovered unexpected links between the two. From the Fibonacci sequence to the Bell numbers, there is a surprising amount of...
Cannabis Use and Head & Neck Cancer Risk: What You Need to Know
A recent study has found that heavy and regular cannabis use may increase the risk of developing head and neck cancers. The study analyzed medical records from over 116,000 adults in the U.S. with...
Uncovering the Quantum Origins of the Greenhouse Effect
In 1896, a scientist named Svante Arrhenius discovered that carbon dioxide (CO2) traps heat in the Earth's atmosphere, causing the greenhouse effect. This means that every time the concentration of CO2 doubles in the...
Can a $34 Billion Plan Save Texas from Stronger Hurricanes?
After Hurricane Ike devastated southeast Texas in 2008, engineers proposed a $34 billion plan to protect the region from future hurricanes. The project, known as the Ike Dike, aims to safeguard coastal refineries and...
NASA’s Asteroid Hunter Captures Final Image Before Shutdown
NASA's NEOWISE spacecraft, which spent over a decade scanning the skies for asteroids and comets that could potentially threaten Earth, has officially reached the end of its mission. The final image captured by NEOWISE...
Saving Grizzlies: Scientists Adopt Bear Behavior for Conservation | Short Wave
Grizzly bears in the contiguous United States have been a topic of concern for almost 50 years. They have been taken off and put back on the endangered species list twice. Now, scientists are...
Harness the Power of AI to Clone Yourself: A Step-by-Step Guide
Cloning technology has taken a new turn in 2024 with the introduction of the X-Me AI Avatar generator. This innovative tool allows you to create a digital twin of yourself by simply uploading a...