This math problem has the internet confused. Can you figure it out?
6 ÷ 3(1+2) = If someone said there is no right answer when it comes to mathematics almost wouldn't make sense. Many people would say it's illogical to think this is possible. Yet the truth is that over the years, mathematics has changed. And it will continue to change...
There’s a compelling reason scientists think we’ve never found aliens, and it suggests humans are almost extinct
It’s reasonable to expect there to be someone out there if you consider the astronomical (pun intended) numbers involved when we talk about space and the heavenly bodies hurtling through it. NASA scientists estimate that there may be tens of billions of solar systems...
Earth’s sixth mass extinction is underway, scientists warn
How would you react if you read in the news that horses are on the endangered species list? Will you be untouched by news that all dogs will be extinct by 2025? How about cats? Take a moment to think about this. Can you imagine a world with no horses, no dogs and no...
If we stopped emitting greenhouse gases right now, would we stop climate change?
Earth’s climate is changing rapidly. We know this from billions of observations, documented in thousands of journal papers and texts and summarized every few years by the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. The primary cause of that change is...
Google’s sister company to release 20 million mosquitoes in an attempt to control disease
Google changed the face of the Internet beyond all recognition. Now, its sister company has plans to extend its reach into the real world as well. In an attempt to cut the rate of disease transmission, Verily is getting ready to release 20 million bacteria-infected...
The search to extend lifespan is gaining ground, but can we truly reverse the biology of ageing?
It was once a fringe topic for scientists and a pseudo-religious dream for others. But research into the biology of ageing, and consequently extending the lifespan of humans and animals, has become a serious endeavour. Ageing research is often promoted as the key to...
Once you learn these 10 neuroscience hacks, you’ll be much happier
What's the secret to happiness? It's not an easy question to answer. Some of your friends might say it's "healthy relationships". Spiritual gurus might say it's "positive thinking". But isn't it more interesting to find out what neuroscientists say? After all, they're...
Maryam Mirzakhani, only woman to take math’s highest award, dies at 40
Maryam Mirzakhani, a Standford University professor who became the only woman to receive the highest honor in mathematics, died on Saturday after a long battle with cancer, according to the university. She was 40. The Iranian native made her name in the study of...
Seattle-caught salmon found to contain cocaine, antidepressants and pain relievers
81 drugs and personal-care products were detected in the flesh of salmon caught in the Puget Sound. Salmon is purported to be one of the healthiest foods due to its high omega-3 content, protein, and essential fatty acids, but if the fish is obtained from the Puget...