Memories shape who we are — and who we will become. Our past helps us figure out what to do in increasingly stressful or confusing situations, and the more experience we have the better equipped we are to make the next move. But people and other living things aren’t the only things with memory. Oceans, … Read more
You’ve probably read the stories proclaiming that eating blueberries reduces your risk of dementia, or red wine is good for your heart, or coffee protects against type 2 diabetes – or, indeed, many of the other big health claims for a particular “superfood “. But what is the truth in these statements? While we – … Read more
Credit: CC0 Public Domain. Over the last decade, the number of people drinking cow’s milk has dropped – with people swapping dairy for plant-based alternatives, such as oat and almond milk. With new types of plant-based milks seemingly emerging every week, this trend is unlikely to stop any time soon. There are a number of … Read more
Changes in legislation over the use and distribution of cannabis in certain US states have seen the drug turn from an illicit black market to a corner store industry worth billions in just a few short years. This rapid rise has not been without its teething problems as entrepreneurs, banks, advertisers, and public officials struggle … Read more
One of the biggest surprises in the first season of The Book of Boba Fett came with the arrival of Din Djarin aka the Mandalorian, who took over the show for roughly two episodes (out of seven). In fact, most viewers agree that Chapters 5 and 6 are among the best Star Wars television we’ve … Read more
In a groundbreaking study published Thursday, researchers at the University of Florida have found that plants can grow in moon soil. The study is the result of more than a decade of experiments, which led to NASA loaning UF lunar regolith, or the moon soil, collected during the Apollo 11, 12 and 17 missions. The … Read more
From cities in the sky to robot butlers, futuristic visions fill the history of PopSci. In the Are we there yet? columnwe check in on progress towards our most ambitious promises. Read the series and explore all our 150th anniversary coverage here. By the mid-18th century, a narrow foot trail that once rose from its … Read more
Lucy Hawking said she wanted to make science fun and accessible in the way her father did Journalist, novelist, educator, and philanthropist Lucy Hawking was in Wolverhampton to speak to pupils at Wolverhampton Grammar School about her new book “Princess Olivia Investigates: The Wrong Weather” and answer questions. The 51-year-old, who is the daughter of … Read more
We are excited to bring Transform 2022 back in-person July 19 and virtually July 20 – 28. Join AI and data leaders for insightful talks and exciting networking opportunities. Register today! On March 21, President Biden warned of cyberattacks from Russia and reiterated the need to improve the state of domestic cybersecurity. We live in … Read more
BORED BY the uniform tastes born of modern industrialized farming, food historians, small-farm growers, and curious gourmands are resurrecting forgotten eats — once-famous crops ready for a second act. Their efforts represent a clarion call to embrace bites with flavors as rich as their backstories. Here are a few long-gone bites making delicious comebacks. Cocke’s … Read more