Dinosaurs were some of the most menacing creatures to ever walk the planet, but what about crocodiles? Believe it or not, there was once a fearsome crocodile-like animal that roamed the Earth and struck fear into the hearts of dinosaurs. The Razanandrongobe sakalavae, or Razana for short, lived during the Middle Jurassic period in Madagascar. …
Air pollution is already a significant problem in many parts of the world, but what about the U.S.? Recently, scientists set out to determine just how much air pollution we’re exposed to in the U.S., as well as how it’s impacting our health. (Di et al., 2017) The researchers used 12 years of data, health records …
Don’t let those hummingbirds fool you. Underneath that tiny, delicate, bejeweled exterior lies the heart of a fierce, angry, territorial bully that is not shy about flashing its wickedly aggressive side. Anyone who has watched humming birds around a backyard feeder can attest to the turf wars, trash talking, pushing and shoving that commonly occurs. …
Most school systems teach in blocks. Peak into any school, and you’ll see that they are teaching one topic. It usually goes introduction, explanation, practice, revise, and then finally a testing for mastery. Rinse, repeat ad nauseam. You likely know this as most people teach in this method because that’s how they were taught. It’s the …
The next total solar eclipse is set to occur on August 21 – are you prepared to witness it? If you’re in the United States, you’re in a prime position to experience the event. This is the first time since the 13th century that an eclipse will cut across the U.S., only touching the country’s …
If you’re female and you think you’re better with money than your male counterparts, you’re not imagining it (Sorry, boys!). This is according to new data from Fidelity Investments, which indicates females may have the edge when it comes to investing their cash. Researchers looked at eight million investment accounts to draw their conclusions. They …
You might not be big into the tabloids, so in case you missed it, actress Demi Moore recently revealed that her two front teeth are fake. A photo of her without a tooth caused a stir, and it became a topic of discussion on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” When asked about her fake …
Sometimes, when the beat drops, you can’t control yourself – you gotta dance! Turns out, this isn’t an exclusively human thing. Many animals have been observed moving in a rhythmic way, either to attract a mate or as a form of communication or to warn off predators – birds, dolphins, bears, dogs, squirrels, and honeybees, …
What does it take to be popular? A desire to be the centre of attention, sure, but also people paying attention to what you say. Not everyone wants to be popular, but it certainly helps to be able to get your research seen and heard. This, in turn, helps to get grant money or raise …
Sleeping in on weekends might be something you look forward to, but what if you found out it was causing “jet lag?” As it turns out, you may not need to travel in order to feel similar side effects. A new study looked at a concept called social jet lag, which may hit you if …