James is a published author with multiple pop-history and science books to his name. He specializes in history, space, strange science, and anything out of the ordinary.View full profile James is a ...

Space is a near-perfect vacuum, which means there's no air to carry smells the way we experience them on Earth. Yet astronauts have reported different smells when returning from their space walks. How ...

It’s no secret that stress isn’t good for you. But just how bad is it? Well, in the last few decades, scientists have linked psychological stress to changes in our DNA that look a lot like what ...

Dreams offer a unique mental escape, allowing the brain to process memories, regulate emotions, and even simulate real-life ...

Federal funding is about to run out for 19 active space missions studying Earth’s climate, exploring the Solar System, and probing mysteries of the Universe. This year’s budget expires at the end of ...

Emily Kwong is pretty sure she lacks an inner monologue, while the inner monologue of producer Rachel Carlson won't stop chatting. But how well can a person know their inner self? And what does ...

Sustainability science is an emerging field of academic research. Sustainability scientists focus on understanding and addressing the complex interactions between humans and the natural world from an ...

For years, scientists thought Saturn’s moon Titan hid a global ocean beneath its frozen surface. A new look at Cassini data now suggests something very different: a thick, slushy interior with pockets ...