Although dark matter and dark energy make up an estimated 95 percent of matter in the universe, scientists have never observed them directly. A new experiment underway at the University of Nottingham aims to create a dark matter “trap” that attempts to study domain walls, or dark walls, according to the theory of scalar fields. […]
Let’s play a quick game: What are two things a traveler can’t leave home without? Did you say “their passport and wallet”? Ding-ding! Now, while these two items are, in fact, indispensable, carrying around — and keeping track of — both can get a bit cumbersome. And everyday travelers aren’t the only ones who have […]
Vector borne diseases — including diseases spread by insects — are on the rise in many parts of the world amid rising global temperatures. In Peru, several factors have combined to create an especially sharp rise in dengue fever — part of Latin America’s worst outbreak on record, as NBC News noted, citing information from […]
Though their specific arrangement varies from year to year, taken together our ornament collection amounts to a statement: “This is what Christmas looks like in our home.” It’s a warm feeling that stamps the holiday season with that all-important feeling of home. Unfortunately, every year, that feeling is often preceded by a bit of heartbreak, […]
Palm oil has long been controversial. The oil, found in an immense variety of everyday products, has been linked to deforestation, endangering animals, and even exploitative labor practices. But one company has resolved to solve its problems. C16 Biosciences launched Palmless, an environmentally conscious and sustainable alternative to palm oil, with a simple motto — […]