It’s common knowledge that human beings, especially those living in the industrialized world, have seriously impacted the Earth’s environment. We know that the cars we drive and the factories we build have harmful effects...

If you’re reading this over breakfast, you may want to rethink what’s on your plate. The World Health Organization (WHO) has stated that eating processed meat can increase your risk of getting cancer. The study,...

Death can be a very ugly thing. With dying comes decomposition, germs, and general grossness. So if you’ve ever seen a serene-looking dead person (or at least a photo of one), they were probably...

The diverse nature of our planet has always inspired curiosity in people young and old. National Geographic, in association with Global Experience Specialists, appeals to that curiosity with their exhibition National Geographic Presents: Earth...

Brazilian wasp venom contains cancer-fighting toxins Recent studies on the Brazilian wasp Polybia palista reveal that the venom in their stingers contains what may one day be an effective treatment to fight cancer. The peptide...

Human beings and zebra finches don’t seem likely to have much in common, but new studies show that we agree on at least one front: love is a complicated thing. Most animals appear to choose...

It seemed like a normal Monday. Ahmed Mohamed, a 14-year-old freshman at MacArthur High School in Irving, Texas, began the school week just like any other. It was Sept. 14, and the new school...