The silent impact of nighttime gunshots on community health
In many American cities, the sound of a gunshot at night is not uncommon.
A recent study has shed light on just how frequent—and how...
Fans rock the ground at Taylor Swift concert, making earthquakes
At a Taylor Swift concert in Los Angeles last August, the energy was so high that it literally shook the ground.
Scientists have found out...
Why has the US never elected a president under 40? And why do other...
Simon Harris is set to become Ireland’s prime minister at 37. Montenegro’s president is also 37. And Chile’s president is 38. When will America’s...
Study reveals lyrics have grown simpler and more repetitive since 1980
This study delves into the fascinating transformation of English-language song lyrics across several music genres over the last four decades.
By analyzing 12,000 songs spanning...
Facebook’s fight against fake news: A tough road ahead
A recent study by researchers from the University of Technology Sydney and the University of Sydney has shed light on the difficulties Facebook's parent...
What happens to F1 drivers’ bodies, and what sort of training do they do?
Various forms of motorsport are passionately followed around the world, and the pinnacle of the sport is Formula 1—a fast-paced battle between drivers and...
Could supersonic flights be the next big thing in air travel?
If you could fly from New York to London in half the time, would you?
With a renewed interest and investment in commercial supersonic flight,...
New study reveals the mystery of Shakespeare’s sister
In a remarkable discovery that sounds like something out of a detective novel, a piece of history tied to one of the world's greatest...
What you need to know about the bright side of audio deepfakes
In recent times, audio deepfakes - synthetic voices created by artificial intelligence (AI) that mimic real people's voices - have caused quite a stir.
Notably,...
What will the once-in-a-generation total solar eclipse on April 8 look like?
The moon’s shadow will cast a path of daytime darkness as it traverses the country on a narrow path from Texas to Maine during...