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Solutions to Einstein’s famous equations back in the 20th century describe ‘wormholes,’ or tunnels through space-time. Mark Garlick/Science Photo Library via Getty Images – By Dejan Stojkovic, Professor of Physics, University at Buffalo Published: 2022 Aug 22 – Curious Kids is a series …
As the planet warms, these five drought-tolerant and highly nutritious crops offer hope for greater resiliency. A field of amaranth on a Himalayan mountain, in Uttarakhand, India. Densely packed flowers grow in Summer or Autumn. Photograph: Hitendra Sinkar/Alamy – Supported by About this …
A generation after it was decommissioned, tribal members are still working to clean up the Hanford nuclear site, one of the most contaminated spots in the US. The Columbia River flows next to a decommissioned nuclear production complex in Washington state. Photograph: Jovelle …
Samaritans celebrate Shavuot atop Mount Gerizim, near the West Bank. Nidal Eshtayeh/Xinhua via Getty Images – By Terry Giles, Professor of Theology, Gannon University Published: 2022 Aug 19 – “Good Samaritan” is a label often used to describe someone acting selflessly to benefit …
Although most medical research is reliable, studies that are flawed or fake can lead to patients undergoing treatments that might cause harm. skynesher/E+ via Getty Images – By Lisa Bero, Research Professor Public Health and Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Published: …
You and the trillions of microbes in your gut can live in harmony. Kateryna Kon/Science Photo Library via Getty Images – By Benjamin Wolfe, Associate Professor of Biology, Tufts University. Published: 2022 Aug 15 – When you hear about the gut microbiome, does …
Dogs use their tails to communicate. Eastimages/Moment via Getty Images – By Michael A. Little, Professor Emeritus of Anthropology, Binghamton University, State University of New York Published: 2022 Aug 15 – Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you …
The same thing that makes their eyes glow helps cats see better in dim light. Cletus Waldman/EyeEm via Getty Images – By Braidee Foote, Clinical Assistant Professor of Veterinary Ophthalmology, University of Tennessee Published: 2022 Apr 11 – Curious Kids is a series …
Scientists concluded that a series of storms could dump enough rainfall to displace millions, causing over $1tn in losses. This handout image shows flood destruction in Death Valley National Park in August of 2022. Photograph: National Park Service/AFP/Getty Images – Gabrielle Canon @GabrielleCanon …
Donald Trump is under federal investigation for mishandling classified documents. Aquir – By Jeffrey Fields, Associate Professor of the Practice of International Relations, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences Published: 2022 Aug 12 – Documents sought by the U.S. Justice Department …
