“Microplastics” is a term you might be hearing more and more often these days. A lot of the time, this might be in reference to health or pollutants. With the awareness of microplastics on the rise, ...

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Oftentimes, cancer is described as a group of cells going haywire where they shouldn’t. Despite this, scientists are increasingly discovering that tumors instead behave more like complex, inter-linked ...

Mini-organs grown in labs are no longer science fiction. As organoids mimic the brain, liver, and even eyes, they’re reshaping how we approach medicine and forcing us into new ethical dilemmas.

Microrobots inspired by flying insects don’t always stick the landing—until now. Inspired by real bees, RoboBee is a microrobot designed by researchers at Harvard’s John A. Paulson School of ...

Why are humans special? Spoken language, among many other characteristics, distinguishes us from all other species. For a long time, scientists have been curious about the genetic foundations of ...

Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22. Learn more and find out how to get involved in an Earth Day celebration near you! The year 1969 was a tumultuous and exciting year in American history.

Microplastics and nanoplastics (MNP), tiny pieces of plastic between 500 micrometers and one nanometer, are all over the Earth, and in our bodies, even though we can’t see them. We use lots of plastic ...

Human-caused global warming is putting wildlife at risk, and few animals are feeling the effects as much as polar bears (Ursus maritimus). The Arctic is warming faster than anywhere else on Earth, and ...

With a rising need for measles treatment worldwide, scientists have uncovered a new way to protect those who can’t be vaccinated for it. A team of scientists from the La Jolla Institute for Immunology ...

Helen Petre is a science communicator with Science Connected. She is a retired biologist who continues to learn, write, and teach, hoping to share her experiences and quest for scientific knowledge ...