Intelligent life might be rare
How hard is it for evolution to produce intelligent life like humans? We don't really know, but some computational modelers tried to answer…
Category: Big Questions
First real-life trial of monoclonal antibodies for COVID-19
A large trial of COVID-19 positive patients at increased risk of severe illness showed that two types of monoclonal antibody infusions did…
The shape of the continents is not a coincidence
Biological processes might have led to greater continental crust coverage than would be expected on a planet without life.
Competent bosses make happier employees
The latest in totally unsurprising results: a study has found that a more competent boss can improve workers' job satisfaction and…
A new method of detecting extraterrestrial life
Researchers discovered computer-led chemical analysis of a sample is a powerful tool for searching for ET biochemistry without making…
How does testosterone relate to competitiveness?
Sweetening the deal for potential winners seems to strengthen the effects of testosterone in competitions.
How COVID-19 has affected mental health in the US
How has COVID-19 affected mental health in the US? A representative study shows how and why the pandemic had such an impact, which will help…
Are mRNA vaccines safe for pregnant women?
So far, it seems that the mRNA vaccine platform does not produce many side effects in pregnant women. It passes some immunoglobulins to the…
The first climbing robot for Mars
As the hunt for extraterrestrial life continues, scientists are giving rovers some new game changing abilities. With the "LEMUR", we may not…
Hawaiian caves invaded by rats
Rattus rattus, commonly known as the black rat or house rat has been recognized as “one of the most invasive species worldwide”. These…