Christian Ashford 
Stars are born in nebulae, regions in space filled with cosmic dust and gas. Then a gravitational collapse happened, and the materials around became concentrated because of gravity, forming a protostar. This is a hot and dense core that will trigger nuclear fusion after reaching a certain temperature, releasing energy and marking the birth of … Read more
There is a lot of evidence indicating that humans evolved over time, but not everyone is convinced that it actually happened. The majority of their reasons are related to religious beliefs. However, even some scientists doubt the theory of evolution because of the number of missing links or gaps in our evolutionary data. One of … Read more
There is a very high likelihood that there are aliens out there, but at the same time, we currently do not have a single piece of evidence, aside from the sheer size of our galaxy and the universe, for us to be alone. This is a phenomenon called the Fermi Paradox, named after Enrico Fermi’s … Read more
The use and training of live animals to perform at an entertainment circus has a long history dating back to the 18th century. Back then, it was so popular because of the exotic animals and the increasingly elaborate performances. It did not take too long for more ringmasters to bring in more animals such as … Read more
Most spiders are lone hunters, which means that they live and hunt for food by themselves. This is mainly because of the evolutionary adaptation that naturally selected solitary spiders. They rely on staying still and camouflaging to ambush prey, and being with a group can disrupt this rhythm, making survival harder. Spiders are also territorial, … Read more
Christopher Columbus is an Italian explorer who completed several revolutionary voyages, sponsored by the Catholic Monarchs. He opened the path that began the widespread colonization of Europe and the Americas. However, there is an old common notion that Columbus was the first one to arrive on the American Continent, or the New World. But new … Read more
Humans have approximately 20,000 to 25,000 genes, and they are all located in our Chromosomes. Genes are essential because they are a collection of DNA that act as the blueprint that will dictate a living organism’s characteristics, traits, and even defects. They contain the instructions on what someone’s hair or eye color would be, how … Read more
When we think of screaming, we usually think of either humans or animals, crying out in fear or pain. However, what if it also comes from plants? A silent, high-pitched scream that humans are not capable of hearing. That is what this new research confirms: when plants are stressed, whether it is from dehydration or … Read more
A new study including nearly 60,000 Swedish men found that intelligence is directly correlated with how high someone’s income can be, but only up to a certain point. In fact, the study highlights that the ultra-rich scored slightly lower on cognitive tests than those people who earn just below them. This suggests that intelligence may … Read more
Renowned physicist and science communicator Professor Brian Cox delivered a warning that the biggest threat to our planet is human stupidity. He argued that when humanity drifts away from believing facts, we will cripple our own ability to react to threats such as the climate crisis, AI proliferation, and global conflicts. This is essentially a … Read more
