People often have their own ideas about what makes others follow rules. This is important because these beliefs can influence how they react to policies designed to change behavior. But do these everyday ideas match up with what science says? A big study asked over 3, 000 people about what they thi
Tonight, the sky is putting on a show. The Quadrantid meteor shower is set to peak, and it's not alone. The first supermoon of the year will also make an appearance. But before you rush outside, there are a few things to know. The Quadrantids are no ordinary meteor shower. They stand out because of
Neanderthals, our ancient cousins, left more than just bones behind. Their DNA lives on in us, influencing everything from how we look to how we fight off illnesses. This genetic legacy is a mix of helpful and harmful traits, a reminder of our shared history. When modern humans first met Neandertha
Space is becoming a bigger part of our daily lives. Rockets are being reused more often, and satellites are now fully operational. People can connect directly to devices from space, and regular folks are going to space, not just government astronauts. Governments are also planning big space projects
Science is a big part of our everyday life. It's in the apps we use, the food we eat, and the medicine we take. But who funds all this science? The government does, through research grants. These grants help scientists explore everything from the tiniest particles to the biggest weather systems. But
Zero might seem simple, but it's a tricky concept. It's not just an empty space on a number line. Zero is a powerful tool that helps us do math, build computers, and even understand the universe. But it didn't always exist. People didn't use zero as a number until around the 7th century. Indian math
2025 was a year packed with remarkable scientific events and discoveries. One of the most talked-about events was the emergence of Brood XIV cicadas. These insects, known for their unique 17-year life cycle, captured the attention of many, especially in the Cape and southeastern parts of Massachuset
Ribbons are like the middle child between polymers and surfaces. They are not as long and thin as polymers, but not as wide and flat as surfaces. Scientists wanted to understand how ribbons change as they get wider and stiffer. They used computers to simulate ribbons and see how they behave. The te
In cities, leaves falling into water containers can be a mixed bag for mosquito larvae. These leaves can either help or harm the young mosquitoes, but scientists are still figuring out why. Two common city trees, Tipuana tipu and Handroanthus heptaphyllus, were studied to see how their leaves affect
Indium is making waves in the tech world. Scientists have found a clever way to grow tiny indium structures on silicon using a method called molecular beam epitaxy (MBE). They used special templates with shapes like inverted pyramids and V-grooves to guide the growth of these nanostructures. These t
