Missouri has native tarantulas. A St. Louis scientist says they’re docile ‘cupcakes'

In a parking lot in a secret location outside St. Louis, Becky Hansis-O’Neill and her team prepared to search for Missouri’s largest native spider. They set off into the woods, hiking toward the spider’s home. Right away, a member of the party...

Why mosquitoes love biting you (and what science just discovered)

Ever wondered why mosquitoes bite you while everyone else seems to escape untouched? It is not your imagination, or your perfume. These tiny vampires are far more advanced at detecting humans than we ever realised. A groundbreaking study from the...

The Guardian and Guterres Are Wrong: Science Shows No Climate ‘Tipping Points’

A recent article in The Guardian, “Change course now: humanity has missed 1.5C climate target, says UN head,” claims that the planet is in grave danger of passing climate “tipping points,” as it is now inevitable that 1.5°C warming will be...

Image Enabling & Support Flickering flame: spooky spirits or serious science? 31/10/2025 71 views 3 likes View

Casting a swirling shadow, a glowing candle flame sways eerily before flaring up once more. As ghostly as it looks, this flame dance is not the result of any force – paranormal or otherwise – but rather the lack of one: gravity. This short clip...

This Teacher Says Toddlers Can Read. Here’s What Science and My 4-Year-Old Say.

“W-el…c-come. Mmm..my? Welcome? Mi? Welcome, Mi! That’s Daddy!” An EdSurge column by Mi AniefunaMy 4-year-old nestled beside me as I swam through the sea of tabs on my laptop. My email tab popped up, and “Welcome, Mi” flashed at the top of the...

‘A lot of libertarianism feels like political science fiction’

Can libertarian ideas break through in an era dominated by fear-based politics and bipartisan protectionism? Brian Doherty, senior editor of Reason Magazine and author of books including “Radicals for Capitalism” and “This Is Burning Man,” joins...

Chamber of Accounts conducting audit at Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Science and Education -

The Chamber of Accounts of the Republic of Azerbaijan is conducting an audit at the Ministry of Science and Education, said the institution in response to APA-Economics' inquiry. It was noted that, based on the 2025 Work Plan, the Chamber of...

Call for bug-hunting citizen scientists to help with new research project

Just 5 minutes can reset your brain: What scientists found about micro-breaks

In classrooms and study environments around the world, attention often wanes after only a short period of sustained focus. Researchers have long investigated how the brain maintains engagement during prolonged mental effort, particularly in...

Profile: Zhang Hongzhang to lead scientific, poetic life in space

BEIJING, Oct. 31 (Xinhua) -- China's Tiangong space station is set to welcome another spectacled visitor. Zhang Hongzhang, researcher from a leading natural science institute, will conduct experiments in orbit 400 km above Earth, elevating his...

Albert Invent Deepens European Presence and Commitment to Scientific Innovation with Sponsorship of 2025 GDCh Annual Member Meeting

FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 31, 2025-- Albert Invent, whose world-leading end-to-end AI-driven platform is transforming R&D in the chemical and materials industries, today announced its sponsorship of the Gesellschaft...

Fishermen’s association appoints new scientific officer

Dr. Roach: Explaining the science behind having the factor V Leiden gene

Dr. Keith Roach Dear Dr. Roach: My son is 32 years old and developed a superficial blood clot in his arm near the elbow. They tested him for the factor V Leiden (FVL) mutation, and he is positive and heterozygous. They put him on blood thinners. I...

The Best Mattresses for Stomach Sleepers, According to a Sleep Science Coach (2025)

The DreamCloud Hybrid is a workhorse of a mattress. I've tested this numerous times over the years, and recently spent an entire week analyzing it (you can read my full DreamCloud Hybrid review here). It confirmed what I already knew—this is a...

5 Science-backed drinks smart people swear by to boost brain and memory!

Kombucha, the fizzy fermented tea, does more than refresh, it strengthens the gut-brain connection. Rich in probiotics, it boosts neurotransmitter production and may elevate mood and focus. Choose a low-sugar kombucha to maximize its benefits...

Explaining the science behind having the factor V Leiden gene

DEAR DR. ROACH: My son is 32 years old and developed a superficial blood clot in his arm near the elbow. They tested him for the factor V Leiden (FVL) mutation, and he is positive and heterozygous. They put him on blood thinners. I went and got...

It’s science: Why a pumpkin is actually a fruit

How Indian paranormal investigators are using science and logic to face all that's spooky

“Can spirits kill humans?” For Sarbajeet Mohanty, a 28-year-old paranormal investigator with an engineering degree, this was the crucial question when he decided to delve deeper into the matters of the other world. For someone who had suffered...

Famous Indian Scientists and Their Groundbreaking Inventions

A self-taught genius, Srinivasa Ramanujan made extraordinary contributions to number theory, infinite series, and continued fractions. His discoveries continue to influence mathematics, computer science, and modern analytical research.

Scientists develop one-shot vaccine to protect against all bird flu strains

ROTTERDAM - Scientists have developed a proof-of-concept vaccine that could offer broad protection against all known and emerging variants of highly pathogenic avian influenza (A5) viruses, including those that have yet to evolve. The one-shot...