A Biologist Explains Why Men Have Nipples. Hint: Blame Your First Weeks As An Embryo

Men have nipples because embryos are sexually neutral for their first six weeks. Here’s the developmental blueprint behind one of anatomy’s most overlooked mysteries.

Wyze’s new smart scale can break down your body composition for less than $80
Wyze’s new smart scale can break down your body composition for less than $80

Seven months after introducing its $119.98 Ultra BodyScan smart scale, Wyze announced a cheaper $79.98 alternative available today that makes a few compromises to shave $40 off the price. There’s no Wi-Fi, but you can sync the BodyScan’s measurements to Apple Health and Google Fit by connecting to the Wyze mobile app over Bluetooth. And […]

3 Habits That Prove Your Partner Is All In, By A Psychologist

A partner’s commitment is often hidden in their daily habit patterns. Psychologists point to these three behaviors as powerful clues.

7 Spectacular Stargazing Events To See This Summer

Summer 2026 in the Northern Hemisphere will see some of the year’s best skywatching, from full moons to meteor showers, planetary displays and a rare solar eclipse.

Why Record Heat May Ace Wimbledon This Year

Wimbledon qualifying matches and the main tournament itself could face record heat. Here’s what you need to know.

See Mars Among The ‘Seven Sisters Stars’ For The Last Time Until 2034

North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead, which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the northern hemisphere. This week, Mars visits the Pleiades.

This Geothermal Startup Plans To Use Oil Tech For Green Energy

A new geothermal player. Upgrading the grid with wood veneers. How drones are leveling the military playing field. All that and more in this week’s Prototype.

In Photos: 20,000 Gather At Stonehenge For Solstice Sunrise

Over 20,000 people gathered at Stonehenge in the U.K. on June 21 to witness the summer solstice sunrise, marking the Northern Hemisphere’s longest day.

Australia Was The Last Continent Without This Bird Flu. A Dead Skua Just Ended That

H5N1 bird flu has reached Australia, the last continent it had spared. It came from Antarctica via seabirds, and the next host to watch is wild ducks.

The Science Of Algae And Its Benefits Too

Algae are headline news these days. Here’s a discussion of the “science of algae.”