Category: 7. Science

An extinct species of rhino that lived inside the Arctic Circle 23 million years ago has been discovered.

The…

When drought hits the African savanna, most trees shut down, hold back, and wait for rain. But one small, tough tree doesn’t follow the usual rules.

The umbrella acacia, known for its flat-topped shape and resilience, does something unexpected…

Tooth loss and bone degeneration are problems that modern medicine still struggles to fix. Data from the National Bone Health Policy Institute shows that 10 million Americans over the age of 50 have been diagnosed with osteoporosis, and even more…

For centuries, people have noticed what beavers do on the surface – cutting trees, building dams, and creating ponds that transform forests and streams into wetlands. These changes attract birds, fish, insects, and other animals.

But what is…

Elite athletes can push their bodies to the very limit, but even they can’t surpass the boundaries of human nature, according to new research.

Scientists have found yet more evidence that, regardless of a person’s fitness or training, the…

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by Omer Eldadi (1), Gershon Tenenbaum (1) and Avi Loeb (2)

1. Department of Psychology, Reichman University, Herzliya, Israel
2. Department of Astronomy, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA,…