Microbes make up about 99% of all species, but they’re not part of any global conservation plans. One group is trying to ...

The Ig Nobel Prizes celebrate unusual scientific research—this year including lizard pizza preferences and fingernail growth.

To author Anjana Khatwa, rocks are “storykeepers of time.” She blends science and spirituality to explore the origin story of our world.

Talkative African grey parrots are charismatic internet stars. A global scramble to source and sell the birds threatens their ...

Time Genius” co-host Mangesh Hattikudur put one lucky listener to the test with food science trivia. Plus, talkative African ...

Frustrated cancer patients worry they may have been exposed to unknown carcinogens. Researchers are on the hunt.

Some animals seem to defy the rules of aging. Understanding how they do it could help us live longer, healthier lives.

We’re putting your fact retention skills to the test with the first ever Super Food Science Excellence Trivia Blowout (SFSETBO). Host Flora Lichtman teams up with trivia kingpin Mangesh Hattikudur, co ...

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Geologist Anjana Khatwa explains how embracing wonder and awe adds to our scientific understanding of the rocks that form our ...