biology

Scientists Asked 1,000 People to Bury Their Underwear

Scientists asked 1,000 volunteers to bury more than 2,000 pairs of cotton underwear across Switzerland. How much fabric disappeared revealed surprising differences in biological activity and showed how strongly land use affects the life hidden beneath our feet.

You Are Glowing Right Now — Your Eyes Just Can’t See It

Your body is constantly emitting tiny amounts of visible light. Discover where this ultraweak glow comes from, why it changes during the day, and what it may reveal about metabolism and oxidative processes.