“Microplastics” is a term you might be hearing more and more often these days. A lot of the time, this might be in reference to health or pollutants. With the awareness of microplastics on the rise, ...

Science Connected Magazine is an editorially independent, non-profit newsroom producing open-access science journalism and scientific fact-checking for the global public.

Science Connected Magazine is an editorially independent, non-profit newsroom producing open-access science journalism and scientific fact-checking for the global public.

Mini-organs grown in labs are no longer science fiction. As organoids mimic the brain, liver, and even eyes, they’re reshaping how we approach medicine and forcing us into new ethical dilemmas.

During the past 50 years, large predators, such as wolves, pumas, and bears, have made a remarkable recovery across North America. Predators are a critical component of ecosystems, and it is commonly ...

The lovable sloth hasn’t always been limited to the branches of tropical rainforests. Giant terrestrial sloth species once roamed the ground and overshadowed their tree-dwelling relatives, until one ...

Microrobots inspired by flying insects don’t always stick the landing—until now. Inspired by real bees, RoboBee is a microrobot designed by researchers at Harvard’s John A. Paulson School of ...

Why are humans special? Spoken language, among many other characteristics, distinguishes us from all other species. For a long time, scientists have been curious about the genetic foundations of ...

Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22. Learn more and find out how to get involved in an Earth Day celebration near you! The year 1969 was a tumultuous and exciting year in American history.

Is there a secret to staying sharp as we age? New research suggests that the answer to stronger brain health might lie in something as simple as visiting friends, attending a party, or playing bingo.

Rebecca DeGiosio is a postdoctoral fellow at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, researching gene therapy approaches to treat rare lysosomal storage disorders. Rebecca has a passion for ...

In the dark of night, flying bugs can be seen dancing around lights. They erratically swarm and occasionally nosedive to their demise, seemingly driven by a love for the warm glow. It might appear ...