How do you make a universal flu vaccine? A microbiologist explains the challenges, and how mRNA could offer a promising solution
To everything there is a season, and for the flu, it’s wintertime. Flu cases peak…
Chickadees, titmice and nuthatches flocking together benefit from a diversity bonus – so do other animals, including humans
Carolina chickadees are small, boisterous year-round residents of the southeastern United States. They are regularly…
CIO role: 6 ways to do more with less
Faced with inflationary pressures, climbing interest rates, and continuing geopolitical tensions, IT leaders are in…
Atmospheric rivers are hitting the Arctic more often, and increasingly melting its sea ice
Atmospheric rivers, those long, powerful streams of moisture in the sky, are becoming more frequent…
Chocolate chemistry – a food scientist explains how the beloved treat gets its flavor, texture and tricky reputation as an ingredient
Whether it is enjoyed as creamy milk chocolate truffles, baked in a devilishly dark chocolate…
Sports betting apps’ notifications and leaderboards encourage more and more wagers – a psychologist who treats gambling addictions explains why some people get hooked
Joe is a full-time college student who also works some nights as a security guard.…
More lunar missions means more space junk around the Moon – two astronomers are building a catalog to track the trash
Scientists and government agencies have been worried about the space junk surrounding Earth for decades.…
Is the gruesome fun in Netflix’s ‘Wednesday’ realistic? What science says about getting eaten by piranhas and poisoned by nightshade
Editor’s note: This article contains minor spoilers for the Netflix series “Wednesday.” The popular Netflix…
How did birds survive while dinosaurs went extinct?
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question…
Why 2023 is the time to consider security automation
It’s no longer enough to declare security is important for your organization. If that’s true,…