New Study Uses Prehistoric Palm Fossils To Show The Incredible Extent Of Biodiversity In Southeast Asian Rainforests » TwistedSifter

Pexels It’s one of the most fascinatingly species-rich environments in the world, and new research published in the journal Science has given just a glimpse into some of the incredible biodiversity in Asian rainforests. And though these rainforests are known to be incredibly diverse – with over 50,000 plants making up the leafy wilderness, and 7,000 … Read more

Researchers In Antarctica Drill To The Bottom Of The Ice Sheet, Unlocking 1.2 Million Years Of Climate History As They Go » TwistedSifter

The huge, icy continent of Antarctica has long been a fascination for many. There are many reasons for this. Firstly, it’s a relatively unexplored and otherworldly place with no human native inhabitants. Instead, the only people on the continent are scientific researchers (along with a smattering of tourists), with between 5,000 and 10,000 scientists present … Read more

Yes, Those Mind-Numbing Apps Are Actually Hurting Our Brains » TwistedSifter

“You’ll rot your brain!” Ah, the refrain of moms and dads everywhere since television was invented. Even before we had the science and knowledge to realize there are consequences to staring at a screen all day, the zombie-eyed stares of children gawping at a box instinctively made adults uncomfortable. Technology has come a long way … Read more