Celebrating the 150th anniversary of helium’s discovery – why we need it more than ever
Aside from balloons and making our voice squeaky, what use is helium? Should we care whether or not we run out of the gaseous stuff?
Aside from balloons and making our voice squeaky, what use is helium? Should we care whether or not we run out of the gaseous stuff?
Although leprosy remains a disease that few people in the U.S. worry about, people should take care with how they interact with armadillos.
If the trade conflict with China continues much longer, it will likely leave lasting scars on the entire agricultural sector as well as the overall U.S. economy.
Debunking some myths and exploring some little-known aspects of the Mexican spirit that's become a global phenomenon
Producing and transporting natural gas releases methane, a greenhouse gas that also contributes to climate change. How big is the methane problem?
Huddling around a campfire and eating gooey marshmallows and warm chocolate sandwiched between two graham crackers may feel like primeval traditions. But every part of the process is a product of the Industrial Revolution.
As the West Antarctic Ice Sheet melts, the land beneath rebounds – at a faster rate than thought.
Jennifer Barfield explains the concept of mitochondrial replacement.
As I tell my students, the U.S. press system has its faults, but they probably won’t have to worry about being threatened, jailed or killed for doing their jobs.
Does counting really get you a good estimate for how far away the lightning is? Is this one of those old wives’ tales, or is it actually based on science?