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Browse SciQuest reporting and explainers in reverse chronological order, with the newest evidence-led stories first.
Science story Earth
Mariana Trench is approximately 11,034 meters or 36,201 feet deep. The measurements of the huge crescent (Trench) present in the depths of the Pacific Ocean are taken as; Length 2.550…
Science story AI
The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly changing the landscape of many industries, including healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and transportation. With the ability to learn and improve upon their…
Science story News
We all like to think that we are not alone in the universe. That there are other intelligent life forms out there, just waiting to be discovered. But according to…
Science story Health
A brain implant is a device that is placed under the skull and directly into the brain. It is used to treat various medical conditions, such as Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy,…
Science story Environment
Regenerative agriculture is a holistic approach to food production that builds on traditional farming practices. It emphasizes the need to work with nature, rather than against it, in order to…
Science story Biology
Cryogenic sleep, also known as suspended animation or cryosleep, is a state of reduced bodily functions and metabolism in which the body is cooled to subzero temperatures. The process of…
Science story Space
The immortality drive is the belief that humans have a natural desire to live forever. This desire has been with us since the beginning of time, and it is one…
Science story Physics
There is no denying that Einstein was a genius. But did his genius extend to his brain? Some say yes – and claim that his brain was stolen after he…
Science story Health
Hiccups occur when the diaphragm contracts involuntary. Diaphragm is the muscle that not only a separates our chest from the abdomen but is also crucial for breathing process. So whenever…
