How the physics of baseball explains Blue Jay Kevin Gausman’s signature pitch
There are few sports more exciting than playoff baseball, but behind every pitch there is…
What archaeology tells us about living and working in space
The International Space Station is one of the most remarkable achievements of the modern age.…
How teen friendships may predict self harm
Most of us know what it’s like to be a teenager at school – and…
Stem cells sound magical, but they’re not all created equal. Here’s what you need to know
Most people have heard of stem cells. They are often described as “miracle” cells –ones…
Where did the first people come from? The case for a coastal migration from southern Africa
The origins and migrations of modern humans around the world are a hot topic of…
What is DNS? A computer engineer explains this foundational piece of the web – and why it’s the internet’s Achilles’ heel
When millions of people suddenly couldn’t load familiar websites and apps during the Amazon Web…
How flowers, trees and other botanical motifs honor those buried beneath
If you visit a cemetery, look closely and you’ll likely notice many flowering plants –…
6 ways to give your dog a richer life, from ‘sniffaris’ to sensory gardens
While we are captivated by a vivid sunset and breathtaking views, dogs have their noses…
Spiders inspired biologists to create artificial webs to capture airborne DNA for biodiversity monitoring
The global crisis of diminishing biological diversity is challenging our current ability to monitor changes…
‘My gender is like an empty lot’ − the people who reject man, woman and any other gender label
When I asked Manisha to describe her gender identity, she gave a simple answer: “Meh.”…