Science and Tech

Noise-canceling headphones have often been the subject of skepticism, and there is a long-standing debate about whether or not listening to music can improve student performance. While neither are perfect, they can be very helpful with focus and reducing stress.

Some gray wolves are natural born leaders. But hey, if they ever need a little extra nudge, there is something out there that can help them.

Our knowledge of the planet’s waterways are staggeringly incomplete, as is evidenced by the existence of a group of species referred to as the Lazarus taxa. These creatures are those which were once thought to be extinct, sometimes for millennia, before being discovered in the wild. Recently, a new species joins their ranks: Cymatioa cooki, a kind of clam that had been presumed dead for 40,000 years until members of the species were found in 2018.

Nicole Aunapu Mann was launched into space this fall, making her the first Native American woman to go to space.

With almost 17 million people being diagnosed with cancer every year and 10 million of them dying annually, the demand for a cure towards cancer has been going on for decades. However, the question is: when will it finally be a reality?

Autumn daylight saving time is one that many people may view with happiness. It means an extra hour of sleep during the busy week when we switch to standard time in autumn. However, this switch in schedule has an unexpected consequence. Vehicle collisions with deer shoot up to a frightening number, increasing the death toll of both deer and humans.

As winter fast approaches, we’re all undoubtedly awaiting flu season and yet another surge of Covid-19 cases. This year, however, doctors warn we have a third ailment to worry about: RSV.

Halloween celebrates scary things, and not much is scarier than monsters. Zombies, werewolves, and vampires. But what we sometimes don't realize is that there are scarier monsters in our own world. Enter, the immortal jellyfish.

Do you love bugs? Creepy crawlies? Well then, this is the perfect story to worm you up on a cold Halloween night. If you hate bugs, then this story will most definitely keep your bones chilling.

What if plants had eyes and could see? Spooky as it is, it’s not as far-fetched as it may seem.