The last universal common ancestor (LUCA) is the most recent common ancestor of all current life on Earth. “While there is no specific fossil evidence of LUCA, it can be studied by comparing the genomes of all modern organisms, its […]
“I built a system to take photos of all of the airplanes that fly over my house.” I don’t know where he lives but looks like there’s a new photo every 10 minutes! | learn more
“A visual essay about the (mis)representation of women in the news.” | learn more
The confluence of factors that led to its rediscovery is a lesson in how messy the world can be. | learn more
An IT worker at a mid-size law firm was asked to work from home and leaned into the situation. | learn more
“Use alcohol to find your inner monkey.” | learn more
This story is incredible. “[A] French showman and soldier, noted for his unusual appetite and eating habits… He was hospitalised due to exhaustion and became the subject of a series of medical experiments to test his eating capacity, in which, […]
Published by W. L. George in the New York Herald in 1922, many of the predictions hold up surprisingly well. | learn more
“Love them or hate them, hugs are part of Western culture. They don’t just confer emotional closeness, they’ve been shown to improve our mental and physical health. But hugging is not as straightforward as it may seem. Where do your […]
“Miracle-Gro AeroGarden™ is an exciting hydroponic system. You can grow fresh herbs, lettuce, year-round, in the comfort of your home. You may be wondering: Is it possible to grow weed in an AeroGarden? And is it worth it? The short […]