The total solar eclipse[1] on April 8, 2024, coincides with an exciting time for wild birds. Local birds are singing for mates and fighting for territories as they gear up for their once-a-year chance to breed.
Online child safety laws could help or hurt – 2 pediatricians explain what’s likely to work and what isn’t
Society has a complicated relationship with adolescents. We want to protect them as children and yet launch them into adulthood. Adolescents face risks from testing out independence, navigating peer relationships, developing an identity and making mistakes in
What is metabolism? A biochemist explains how different people convert energy differently − and why that matters for your health
If you’ve spent any time scrolling through the health and wellness corners of social media, you’ve likely come across many products claiming to improve your metabolism. But what exactly is your metabolism?
Everything you expose your body to – from
Growing quickly helped the earliest dinosaurs and other ancient reptiles flourish in the aftermath of mass extinction
It may be hard to imagine, but once upon a time, dinosaurs didn’t dominate their world. When they first originated, they were just small, two-legged carnivores[1] overshadowed by a diverse array of other reptiles.
How did they come to rule?
My colleagues
Even hands-free, phones and their apps cause dangerously distracted driving
Do you ever use your cellphone while driving? Don’t feel too guilty about saying yes – nearly 60% of drivers admit to using their phone[1] in hands-free mode while driving.
But don’t become complacent either. Using your cellphone in hands-free mode
China’s universities just grabbed 8 of the top 10 spots in one worldwide science ranking – without changing a thing
University leaders pay close attention to comparative rankings such as those offered by Times Higher Education[1], ShanghaiRanking Consultancy[2] and others[3]. Rankings influence student matriculation numbers, attract talented faculty and justify donations from
China’s universities just grabbed 6 of the top 10 spots in one worldwide science ranking – without changing a thing
University leaders pay close attention to comparative rankings such as those offered by Times Higher Education[1], ShanghaiRanking Consultancy[2] and others[3]. Rankings influence student matriculation numbers, attract talented faculty and justify donations from