Music surrounds us. It can be a companion throughout the day – listening on the way to school or work, checking out a favorite artist with friends, hearing it live at concerts and sporting events, enjoying or enduring it in stores and restaurants, and then listening again in the evening […] The post Is it bad to listen to music all the time? Here’s how tunes can help or harm first appeared on Smore Science Magazine ..read more

A team of international researchers, led by Kei Jokura at the University of Exter, has made an astonishing discovery about comb jellies (Ctenophores). These ocean creatures have an unreal capability, they can easily combine with each other to form a completely functional, unified individual. Ctenophore Mnemiopsis leidyi Credit: Bruno C. […] The post Two Comb Jellies Can Merge Like Living Legos To Form A Single Creature first appeared on Smore Science Magazine ..read more

Alcoholism is a complex condition, with various studies showing that about 50% of the risk comes from genetics. While there isn’t one specific alcoholism gene that causes alcohol use disorder, certain gene combinations can make someone more likely to become a heavy drinker. Recognizing this genetic link, scientists have been […] The post Can Alcoholism Be Treated With Gene Therapy? first appeared on Smore Science Magazine ..read more

After 5 years of research, an international team led by Jonay González Hernandez at the European Southern Observatory (ESO) has discovered a new exoplanet, Barnard b, orbiting around Barnard’s star, one of our closest celestial neighbors just six light years away from Earth. Barnard b has many interesting characteristics: It […] The post Newly Discovered Exoplanet Barnard b Has a Year That Lasts Only 3 Earth Days first appeared on Smore Science Magazine ..read more

On Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, a spectacular annular solar eclipse captivated observers as the Moon obscured the Sun to create a awe-inspiring “Ring of Fire” effect. Skywatchers gathered in the remote Easter Islands to observe the annual solar eclipse from 11:15 a.m. EDT. The brilliant ring light overwhelmed astrophotographers who […] The post ‘Ring of Fire’ Solar Eclipse Dazzles Skywatchers first appeared on Smore Science Magazine ..read more

In the 1890s, a seemingly unstoppable disease began spreading through banana farms. By the 1950s, the world’s favourite banana was all but gone. Luckily, a new type of banana emerged. But now, 70 years later, another banana apocalypse is happening; this time, a simple replacement won’t be enough. Why does […] The post The Banana Apocalypse is Happening Right Now, And You Could Help Stop It first appeared on Smore Science Magazine ..read more

At first glance, it is easy to mistake a hawk for a falcon or the other way around. Their similar silhouettes and shared habitats can make it tricky to tell them apart. However, the difference between hawks and falcons becomes clear when you look closer at the shape of their […] The post Difference Between Hawks And Falcons first appeared on Smore Science Magazine ..read more

Pet owners often wonder which houseplants they can use to decorate their indoor spaces without risking the health of their furry friends. Even the most well-behaved cats and dogs are tempted to chew on plants they can reach. We understand that a happy home includes happy and safe pets, so […] The post 10 Pet-Friendly Indoor Plants: #9 Surprises Even Expert Gardeners first appeared on Smore Science Magazine ..read more

What happened to the dinosaurs? For a long time, scientists had no idea what had happened to the dinosaurs. From 230 million years ago, to 66 million years ago dinosaurs dominated the fossil record. For these 165 million years, far far longer than humans have existed on the planet, the […] The post Where Did The Asteroid That Killed The Dinosaurs Come From? Scientists have uncovered new information about the dinosaur-killing asteroid first appeared on Smore Science Magazine ..read more

If you go out at night and look at the sky, you may find stars that appear like tiny, shining specks in the sky. Sometimes, people even draw stars with five or six points. But what is the actual shape of a star? Are the stars indeed shaped like the […] The post What Is the Real Shape of a Star? first appeared on Smore Science Magazine ..read more