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Most distant star ever seen found in Hubble Space Telescope image Spotted in a galaxy that existed just 900 million years after the big bang, the primordial star Earendel could offer a rare window into the early universe if confirmed … Continue reading →

Earth is a geological oddball in our solar system. This is why. You would have a hard time finding these common Earth rocks on our neighboring planets. Here’s what makes our landscapes so unique. Limestone landscapes, like this one in … Continue reading →

An undersea volcano erupted in spectacular fashion in the Kingdom of Tonga on January 15, 2022, as seen at right in this image taken by a Japanese weather satellite. PHOTOGRAPH BY JAPAN METEOROLOGY AGENCY VIA AP The Tonga eruption explained, … Continue reading →

Are vitamin C supplements overrated? During cold and flu season, plenty of us load up on pills, powders, and gummies to keep the sniffles at bay. But is it worth it—and can you overdo it? Vitamin C is essential to … Continue reading →

The tragic story of how Einstein’s brain was stolen and wasn’t even special Einstein had left specific instructions about his remains upon death. He didn’t want his brain or body to be studied. But a pathologist took it anyway. The … Continue reading →

Introduction  The Social Brain Attention Deficit Disorder  Dyslexia Mood Disorders Anxiety Intelligences Schizophrenia The Neurodiverse Classroom 

Joseph Marie Henry Alfred Perrier de la Bâthie (11 August 1873 – 2 October 1958) was a French botanist who specialized in the plants of Madagascar. He is the nephew of Eugène Pierre Perrier de la Bâthie, (1825-1916), another botanist, who also collected … Continue reading →

Is organic food healthier? That’s the wrong question. Health experts say consumers should look beyond the organic label to how the food was grown: “If our microbiome is not healthy, we’re not healthy. The same is true for soil.” Were … Continue reading →

  Many over-the-counter cough and cold medications contain phenylephrine, a purported decongestant that was recently deemed ineffective. Scientists knew this drug was useless—but you’ve been using it for decades More than 200 over-the-counter decongestants contain a key ingredient that was … Continue reading →

What’s in melatonin—and is it giving you nightmares? The dosing in these popular over-the-counter sleep supplements can vary wildly from what’s printed on the label, which can result in side effects. Here’s how to use it safely. A micrograph captures … Continue reading →