Science

December 9, 2024

Libraries Across the U.S. Are Now Offering Free Health and Wellness Courses to Visitors

The first and oldest lending library in continuous existence in the United States is located in Franklin, Massachusetts. The Franklin Public Library opened in 1790 with the purpose of loaning books, free of charge, to its constituents. Centuries later, this central mission has not changed. In fact, libraries have only expanded the communal resources they provide, with branches across the U.S. now offering free health and wellness courses to visitors.

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November 18, 2024

35,000-Year-Old Saber-Toothed Cub With Preserved Whiskers Found in Siberian Permafrost

The mummy of a 35,000-year-old saber-toothed cub was pulled from the Arctic permafrost in Siberia. Due to the extreme conditions in the area, the specimen was in near-perfect condition, with its whiskers and claws attached—a world first that will help scientists better understand this extinct species. The findings were recently published in the  journal Scientific Reports, where researchers shared that the feline was three weeks old when it died from unknown causes.

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November 13, 2024

Get Ready for the Last Supermoon of the Year — And the Last One for a While

This year has been a true gift for stargazers, and it's going out with a bang. This weekend, the fourth and final supermoon of the year will light up the sky. And if you're into astrophotography or simply love staring out at Earth’s only natural satellite, make sure to really take it in, as this upcoming supermoon will be the last one for a while.

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October 23, 2024

14-Year-Old Creates AI-Based Handheld Pesticide Detector and Wins 3M Young Scientist Challenge

Nowadays, pesticides are widely used in agriculture to protect crops from other creatures devouring them, ensuring there's a bigger bounty that can reach more people's tables. However, they can also have very bad effects on your health. While this seems to be mostly solved by washing your produce, 14-year-old Sirish Subash couldn't help but wonder if there was a way to make sure there were no harmful residues on food after rinsing.

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