Tyrant alpha chimp killed, cannibalized in rare intra-tribe murder
A recent study has theorized that a chimpanzee murder so grisly and rare that it left the anthropologist leading the study “disturbed” was most likely about…
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Building a movement to support women in science and tech
Last weekend marked the second annual International Day of Women and Girls in Science (IDWGS). The day, which takes place on Feb. 11, was first…
Ione Thorkelsson’s Synthia’s Closet is an artistic exploration of synthetic life
Science is a discipline that pushes nature’s boundaries and questions known principles, and with today’s rate of scientific and technological advancement, there is a need…
March for Science scheduled to challenge Trump presidency
Scientists across the United States will march to protest recent anti-science efforts by the Trump administration in what’s being called the “March for Science.” The…
Science activism is on the rise – here’s what you can do to help
Scientific activism is on the rise. Whether the result of the recent U.S. election, or fatigue from constantly fighting against science censorship, it is becoming…
Five reasons Winnipeg is still better than Mars, even if it’s colder sometimes
Winnipeg is colder than Mars. It’s a statement Winnipeggers love to repeat, some in a tone of disdain, some in a tone of pride. And…
New research says the moon may be comprised of smaller “moonlets” that crashed together millions of years ago
Where did the moon come from? According to new research, the moon may have been created by many “mini-moons” crashing together. The previous belief was…
Study suggests a new possible purpose for the appendix
The purpose of the appendix has remained an enduring mystery to scientists. New research, however, presents a new theory: the appendix provides a secondary immune…
Building body parts: a look into the world of 3D-printed organs
By the end of 2015, the American Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had approved the sale of over 85 3D-printed medical devices, such as prosthetics,…
Nearly 4,000-year-old garden found in British Columbia
Archaeologists have found what may be the world’s oldest garden in British Columbia. The excavated garden consisted of 3,768 wapato tubers (Sagittaria latifolia), also called…