Facebook has weathered the storm of social media trends, and has emerged as a formidable platform for nearly two decades. But how has it managed to maintain its dominance? Let’s take a look at some of the key factors that have contributed to Facebook’s continued success. Facebook made good use of its early adopter advantage … Read more
Bruce the kea is missing his upper beak. This makes the olive green parrot look a little like he’s always surprised. But scientists are even more shocked at what he can do in spite of his injury. Bruce has been missing the upper part of his beak since at least 2012. That’s when he was … Read more
About one in five children in the U.S. is obese. The condition greatly increases the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke and other illnesses. Such dangers partly explain doctors’ interest in helping people avoid excessive weight gain. Recently, many children and teens are turning to a new class of injectable drugs to help … Read more
A Kugelblitz is a black hole made of pure light. Such objects are only theoretical. Some laws of physics suggest that they should exist. Others suggest that in real life, a Kugelblitz could never actually form. A black hole packs a tremendous amount of mass into a very small space. As a result, its gravity … Read more
Paper cuts can be very painful. It’s common to get a small cut while flipping through a magazine or book. But tissue paper is unlikely to bleed. Now, scientists have explained the physics behind why some papers are more likely to rip through the skin. Physicist Kaare Jensen was part of the team that conducted … Read more