Science

August 28, 2026

Take a Look at the Creatures Seen in the First-Ever Locally Led Deep Sea Expedition in Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago is a small island nation in the Caribbean, sitting right off the coast of Venezuela. While it only has a land area of 1,981 square miles, it boasts rich marine ecosystems that are home to hundreds of species. Last July, marine scientists from Trinidad and Tobago conducted their most comprehensive deep-sea survey of the islands’ surrounding ocean to date. Carried out during an expedition aboard Schmidt Ocean Institute’s R/V Falkor (too)

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August 10, 2026

New Study Finds Avoiding 3 Health Risks in Midlife Could Delay Dementia by 13 Years

Neuroscientists still debate the precise origins of dementia. Decades of research confirm one fact, though: several risk factors respond directly to lifestyle choices. A new study in Neurology Open Access strengthens this argument. It also pinpoints an exact window when three specific health measures carry outsized weight for long-term brain health. It turns out that between ages 45 and 65 are key years. Researchers from institutions across the U.S.

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July 28, 2026

New Study Says Human Lifespan May Be Much Longer Than We Previously Thought

According to the Guinness World Records, the oldest person to ever live was Jeanne Calment, who reached 122 years, 164 days old before her death in 1997. The mere fact that this record has not been broken has prompted many researchers to see 122 years as the limit of human longevity. But new research proposes that the human lifespan could be longer than previously thought by a considerable amount.

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July 23, 2026

Researchers in Japan Create Pumpkin Peel Film Better at Keeping Food Fresh Than Plastic Packaging

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 30% to 40% of total food production is lost or wasted, with a significant portion being food loss during early stages like storage and transport before reaching retail markets. These losses can be as high as 40-50% for root crops, fruits, and vegetables. While plastics are often used to provide protection, this solution comes with a heavy environmental cost.

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