Quiet! Our Loud World Is Making Us Sick
Experts describe ways to turn down the volume, from earbuds to smartphone apps that detect harmful noise levels
Quiet! Our Loud World Is Making Us Sick
Experts describe ways to turn down the volume, from earbuds to smartphone apps that detect harmful noise levels
2 High School Students Prove Pythagorean Theorem. Here’s What That Means
At an American Mathematical Society meeting, high school students presented a proof of the Pythagorean theorem that used trigonometry—an approach that some once considered impossible
AI Chatbots Have Thoroughly Infiltrated Scientific Publishing
One percent of scientific articles published in 2023 showed signs of generative AI’s potential involvement, according to a recent analysis
Puppy-Dog Eyes in Wild Canines Sparks Rethink on Dog Evolution
The eyebrows of the African wild dog have scientists wondering whether other canine species besides domestic dogs can make the irresistible “puppy-dog eyes” expression
Where Is the Edge of the Solar System?
The solar system’s outer limits aren’t as clear-cut as you might think
A Fight About Viruses in the Air Is Finally Over. Now It’s Time for Healthy Venting
WHO now admits the COVID virus and other germs spread “through the air.” This plain language may help improve research and action to fight disease
We Are in the Golden Age of Bird-Watching
There has never been a better time to be or become a birder