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Why do some people still believe that aliens shaped ancient civilizations?
Two archaeologists explore the enduring myth that extraterrestrials contributed to the various ancient cultures around the world.
I was at ground zero for the AIDS epidemic. RFK's cuts could fuel a new pandemic, just when elimination seemed within reach.
Opinion RFK Jr.'s cutbacks may leave us near-defenseless against HIV spread, but moments in the past show how we can stop the seemingly inevitable.
Iran war could create a 'fertilizer shock' that impacts agriculture and raises food prices
Two researchers explore how a possible closure of the strait of Hormuz due to the Iran War could have consequences on food supply chains and agriculture.
How plants moved from sea to land and changed Earth forever
A geoscientist explains how the first plants came to exist on Earth, long before the dinosaurs, and how their growth shaped life on our planet as we know it.
Measles' resurgence in the US is a grim sign of what's coming
Two pandemic researchers explore the recent resurgence of measles in the U.S. and what it could mean for the future of disease responsiveness.
The government is very serious about UFOs. So why are researchers being stymied?
An unidentified anomalous phenomena researcher discusses the stigma faced by similar experts conducting their studies into other UAP events while the government continues to release reports on the topic.
GPS is being weaponized in electronic warfare — and it's putting ships at risk
A cybersecurity researcher explores how GPS disruption can happen and its dangerous consequences.
The appendix evolved at least 32 times across 361 species, so it's 'unlikely to be a useless evolutionary accident,' research finds
Two researchers explore the evolutionary history of the appendix and its role in human health.
