How Genetic Genealogy Solves Crimes and Exonerates the Innocent
Since 1989, over 3,600 individuals in the U.S. have been exonerated after being wrongfully convicted of crimes. Post-conviction DNA testing has played a crucial role in many of these cases, including that of the...
Connecting with Space: Harnessing AI for Interstellar Communication
As I engaged with the Hera Space Companion, an AI-powered assistant developed for the European Space Agency's (ESA) Hera mission, I couldn't help but feel a mix of excitement and nerves, much like the...
Black Friday 2024 Air Purifier Deals: Top Discounts to Consider
This Black Friday, you can save big on top air purifiers to enhance the air quality in your home as the winter season approaches. As we spend more time indoors with windows closed, having...
Ancient Amulet Unearthed in Turkey Depicting King Solomon Defeating Devil
Archaeologists in Turkey have made an exciting discovery of a rare fifth-century Christian pendant featuring King Solomon defeating the devil. This unique pendant, found in Anatolia, is the only one of its kind discovered...
Massive Dinosaur Auctioned for Over $6 Million: Double the Length of a School Bus
An Apatosaurus skeleton, named "Vulcan," was recently auctioned off in France for over $6 million, making it the largest dinosaur fossil ever sold at auction. The skeleton, which is around 70 feet long and...
Lucy’s World: Living Alongside 4 Proto-Human Species
A sculpture of "Lucy", a 3.2 million-year-old Australopithecus afarensis hominin, along with a baby and other group members on display at the Houston Museum of Natural Science in 2007. About 3.2 million years ago, our...
Revealing Insights from Lucy’s Last Day: Uncovering the Final Hours of Our Ancient Ancestor
Fifty years ago, a fossil skeleton of an Australopithecus afarensis was discovered by anthropologists and was affectionately named "Lucy." Since then, researchers have been able to learn a great deal about Lucy and her...
Feedback on the July/August 2024 Issue: What Readers Have to Say
In the July/August 2024 issue of the local newspaper, readers provided feedback on various articles, sharing their personal experiences and thoughts on the topics discussed. One reader, John P. Moore from Weill Cornell Medicine and...
Scientists and Innovators Featured in Scientific American’s December 2024 Issue
In the latest issue of Scientific American, the spotlight is on the talented individuals who bring science to life through their creative work. From illustrators to archaeozoologists, these innovators share their unique perspectives and...
Exploring the Fascination with Horses and Hypochondria: A Curious Investigation
Growing up around horses may not be a common experience for everyone, but the history of our relationship with these majestic animals is fascinating. Recent archaeological and genetic discoveries have shed new light on...











