Latest articles by Tia Ghose
Whole30 Diet: Does it really work?
Supporters of the Whole30 diet claim it can improve mental focus, trim waistlines and even improve serious health conditions — but what do the experts think?
Trump Meets Orb: 5 Interesting Facts About Crystal Balls
From their origins with the Druids to their modern manufacture, here are five facts about crystal balls.
Higgs Boson Confirms Reigning Physics Model Yet Again
The Higgs boson decays into matter-carrying particles known as tau leptons, yet another confirmation of the standard model of physics.
Could Physics' Reigning Model Finally Be Dethroned?
New results from two separate experiments could hint at the first sign of completely new physics in the world of the very small.
Dracula & The Walking Dead: 5 Real-Life Monsters
From the real Count Dracula to Joan of Arc's trusted serial-killer companion, here are some of the scariest people in history.
Ancient Greeks Built an Eclipse-Predicting 'Computer' 2,000 Years Ago
An ancient astronomical calculator known as the Antikythera mechanism was used to predict both solar and lunar eclipses, research shows.
Image Gallery: Aztec Conquest Reshaped Ancient People
The Aztec conquest of the ancient city of Xaltocan may have radically changed the genetic landscape of the region
Ancient Mayan Tablet with Hieroglyphics Honors Lowly King
A Mayan tablet unearthed in an ancient jungle city in Guatemala may shed light on the political upheavals that shook the Mayan civilization 1,600 years ago.
Mummy Found Hiding Inside Ancient Buddha Statue
An ancient papier-mâché statue of a meditating Buddha contained the body of an 11th-century monk.
Mesozoic era: Age of the dinosaurs
The Mesozoic era saw the rise of some of the most iconic animals, from Tyrannosaurus rex to birds and mammals.
What's the most popular color in the world?
The most popular color can vary by culture, gender and time.
Is this the oldest tree in the world?
Using a new computer model to determine the age of the tree, it was found that the Gran Abuelo could be roughly 5,400 years old.
What is the world's tallest tree?
The largest coastal redwoods tower more than 350 feet above the ground.
What is vodka?
To produce vodka, you must first ferment a foodstuff that contains sugar or starch, then distill the product to increase its alcohol content. But what is vodka made from?
What's the difference between a moth and a butterfly?
Though related, there are key differences between them.
Meteorites from flaming fireball over Mississippi scattered across the state
NASA is urging people not to send them in for analysis.
Oldest evidence of tectonic plates unearthed, sealed in ancient crystals
The oldest evidence of tectonic plates are sealed in ancient crystals
Fireball 10 times brighter than the moon streaks over Mississippi, triggering a massive boom
It struck with the force of 3 tons of TNT.
Ultraprecise atomic optical clocks may redefine the length of a second
The length of a second hasn't been updated in 70 years, but ultraprecise atomic optical clocks are on track to change that.
Crows and ravens took over the world because they're spookily smart (and brawny, too)
The secret behind crows and ravens' global success is a combination of size and smarts, a new study finds.
Underwater volcano in Antarctica triggers 85,000 earthquakes
The swarm of 85,000 earthquakes that struck Antarctica was the strongest seismic outburst ever recorded there.
Insulin resistance: Risk factor for heart disease and diabetes
Reference Insulin resistance is a condition where the body's cells don't properly respond to the hormone insulin, which tells cells to take in blood sugar and use it for fuel.
What is friction?
Reference Friction plays an important part in many everyday processes, such as converting the energy of motion into heat.
