Tag: science

Amidst the vast emptiness of space, the skies rarely trouble most earthlings beyond furnishing poetic inspiration. Yet concealed in the abyss, deadly remnants from our solar system's birth slowly circle in the darkness.

Buried within the genes of modern Melanesians, scientists recently uncovered clues of an extinct human relative lost to history. Studying their DNA reveals traces of surprising ancestry beyond the Neanderthal and Denisovan ancestors scientists expected.

Ada Lovelace is often referred to as the world's first computer programmer, yet her contributions to science and technology have been overshadowed by her gender and her famous father, the poet Lord Byron.

Astrophysicists have long known that the universe is full of surprises, but even our own Solar System can make our head spin. It turns out that the center of the Solar System is not the Sun and so Jupiter doesn't orbit the Sun. In fact, none of the planets revolve around the Sun.

The phenomenon of tides is a fascinating one because they're a direct observation of Gravity's affect. The daily tides are a result of Moon's gravity asserting itself on our bodies of water. Our oceans bulge towards the Moon.

The elusive pursuit of immortality has captivated humanity for countless ages, with legends and scientific endeavors exploring the boundaries of our fleeting existence. Although immortality is currently beyond our grasp, there are two creatures that may offer insight into the possibility of unlocking the secrets of eternal life.