The biggest epidemic since Ebola has caused a sharp increase in cases of babies being born with abnormally small heads. At Yale, a team of researchers have uncovered the first breakthrough insights into a molecular understanding of how Zika virus causes microcephaly.
Mary Roach leads her readers on a journey through the psychological and physical trials of becoming an astronaut. Her book is an intimate and scandalous tell-all.
From our earliest days to our more recent Star Trek TNG marathons, the mysterious realm of outer space has held us earthlings in its thrall.
Astrophysicist Mario Livio presents a new look at some of the biggest – and most fruitful – mistakes in the history of science.
You’ve heard of black holes. They’re massive, they’re dense, and they can be inescapable even at the speed of light. But did you know that they sing, glow and spit out their food? If not, read on!
A new study at the University of Minnesota suggests that human activity may be driving local mammals to develop bigger brains.
Despite the effects of climate change and urban development, National Parks have maintained their role as epicenters of environmental experience and education. Yenyen Chan, a graduate of Yale College and the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, shares her story as a Yosemite park ranger.
Where there’s a will, there’s a way. Yale senior Jan Kolmas, winner of the 2013 Caltech Space Challenge, pursues his interest in aerospace engineering with creativity and passion.
About one-fifth of patients who recover from cardiac arrest report having near-death experiences. Recently, researchers at the University of Michigan have discovered a possible scientific explanation for these experiences which could debunk theories involving the supernatural.
Contrary to popular belief, the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is not a floating island of trash, but a mass of small plastic pieces floating in the ocean. Still, it presents a significant risk to sea creatures and humans alike.