Category: 7. SciTech

Dozens of other fires broke out in Georgia and western North Carolina, which were both hard-hit by Hurricane Helene. In some areas, the fallen trees can act as fuel and promote fire spread in the short and long term, according to Virginia Iglesias, who studies the effects of climate variability…

They’re the questions we’ve asked since we were children: Are the colours that I see different from the colours that you see? Is my red your red, my yellow your yellow, and my slightly off-teal the same shade you’re seeing?

You’ve probably ended up concluding that we’ll just never know. After…

How did life begin? It’s one of the most profound questions in science. Evolution explains how life changes over time, but before evolution could even start, something had to create the very first biological building blocks.

For life to emerge, Earth needed certain molecules: organic compounds…

People and pups have a bond that inspires idioms, artwork and oodles of shareable internet videos. With an affinity that strong, you’d think humans were pretty good at understanding dogs. Well, apparently not.

At least, that’s according to a recent study by researchers at Arizona State…

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Astronomy lovers in America, get ready for a treat! In the early morning of March 14, a total lunar eclipse will be visible across the US. This type of eclipse happens when Earth blocks the light from the sun that normally illuminates the moon, resulting in it appearing deep red, as if it were…

Parkinson’s disease is the fastest growing neurodegenerative condition in the world, affecting over 10 million people globally. It is the second most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer’s, and currently, there is no cure. But thanks to a recent breakthrough, scientists hope that…

When was the last time you measured your waist-to-hip ratio? If you’re like most of us, probably never. But here’s a compelling reason to start.

A new study, published in Nutrition, Obesity and Exercise, suggests that this simple measurement may be linked to cognitive decline. Individuals with…

You slip into peaceful slumber, snuggled up in a bed that’s just the right temperature, only to wake up hours later drenched in sweat. Your pyjamas stick to your skin, the sheets are soaked, and suddenly, you’re wide awake. Confusion and worry set in: what’s going on? 

Sweating is normal….