We Want Science is your go-to place for science news without the hype and spin, helpful articles, and cool science experiments for kids. Real science enthusiasts, homeschoolers, and skeptics--this ...

We Want Science is your go-to place for science news without the hype and spin, helpful articles, and cool science experiments for kids. Real science enthusiasts, homeschoolers, and skeptics--this ...

We often associate flies with dirty places and decomposed matter, but they follow a rigorous hygiene and grooming regimen. In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at why flies rub their hands ...

Termite wings are a sure sign that there is a termite infestation nearby. They are discarded by swarmers (also known as alates) during their nuptial flight, in which they leave their established ...

Researchers have recorded activity of neurons in the monkey’s premotor cortex. These neurons fire when they see other monkeys do certain actions. The neurons are called mirror neurons and they are ...

The number and morphology of mitochondria vary between cells, tissues and species. Proteomic characterization of mitochondrial proteins has revealed that they are highly dynamic, changing during ...

Many people dream of striking it rich by finding a nugget of gold in the wild. While that might be a long shot, it’s not impossible. Gold can be found in a few different types of rocks. To determine ...

Albino monkeys live in tropical rainforests, savannas, and other wooded environments. They feed on a varied diet that includes fruits, nuts, seeds, leaves, flowers, insects, and small vertebrates.

Providing hermit crabs with shells is critical to their survival. Shells protect them from predators and help regulate their body moisture. Without them, they are vulnerable and will dehydrate quickly ...

If you are curious about whether you’re neurodivergent, there are many online quizzes that will help you identify your unique brain functions. The test will ask you questions about your experiences ...

According to research from Professor Hans Eiberg, all blue-eyed people share the same DNA sequence. This mutation affects the OCA2 gene, which produces a pigment-protein known as melanin in the iris.

Speculative biology is an art form that combines scientific principles with a lot of fiction and creativity. It asks “what if” questions about how life might develop in different scenarios. Dougal ...