Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. A towering new rocket has lifted off, carrying what could be the first commercial lander to land on the moon — and the first lunar landing mission launched from the United States since 1972. The … Read more
Protein is an essential macronutrient that forms the building blocks of every cell in your body. When you consume animal or plant proteins, your body breaks them down into amino acids. Your cells use amino acids to build and repair body tissues such as muscles, skin, organs and bones. Protein also provides fuel for energy, … Read more
A unique ecosystem of microorganisms such as algae and fungi are responsible for sometimes giving snow an unusual reddish hue. (Submitted by Lynne Quarmby – image credits) The Rocky Mountains conjure up images of gray, rugged peaks with white peaks. But in the upper reaches of the rugged mountain landscapes, a pinker hue often blooms. … Read more
Tomatoes are technically a fruit because they meet the botanical definition of one fruit: they are the fleshy parts of a plant that surround the seeds. However, for nutritional and culinary purposes, tomatoes are considered a vegetable because of their taste, use in meals and nutritional value. For ripe, red tomatoes, according to the USDA, … Read more
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. A towering new rocket has lifted off, carrying what could be the first commercial lander to land on the moon — and the first lunar landing mission launched from the United States since 1972. The … Read more
Are you already feeling stressed in 2024? At the start of a new year, people often have a busy schedule, which can lead to experiencing stress in various forms, including ‘nutritional stress’. Marina Wright, a nutritionist in Melbourne, Australia, shared Newsweek that stress and nutritional deficiencies have a ‘bidirectional’ relationship, with one influencing the other. … Read more
Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal’s goalscoring problems have become a psychological problem for his players after his team were again punished for failing to convert their chances. Arsenal’s 2-0 FA Cup defeat at home to Liverpool, who struck twice late in the second half, means Arteta’s side have now lost three games in a row since … Read more