Whiteness is a modern, colonial invention. It was devised in the 17th century and used to…
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Doing a deep dive into the dusty Milky Way
An animated dive into the dusty Milky Way reveals the outlines of our galaxy taking shape…
Gossip has long been misunderstood. Here's how it can help your work and social life
Gossip gets a bad rap—from tabloids full of salacious celebrity gossip, to the badly behaved teens…
Six ways governments drive innovation, and how they can help post-pandemic resilience
The COVID-19 pandemic has had an enormous impact on the global economy, with the total cost…
A race to converse with, and save, the ocean's brainiest eco-predators
In the 2016 sci-fi movie “Arrival,” a linguist and a theoretical physicist race against time to…
Europe's major tourist sites battle climate change to survive
Climate change is destroying heritage sites across Europe and globally. Ancient historical landmarks could disappear completely…
Researchers unveil 3D printing technology that could advance biofilm science
Combatting life-threatening bacterial infections, reducing slime that clogs pipes, preventing plaque buildup on teeth—all could one…
Stronger legal protection needed for animals in Canada, says researcher
When it comes to laws protecting pets and livestock, Canada receives a failing grade. …
The Hippo and the Hydra: Examining how genetic alteration affects body axis development
A new study describes the formation of the body axis in the immortal freshwater polyp Hydra.…