Spiciness, or its perception, occurs in most cuisines worldwide. The chili pepper of the genus Capsicum (family Solanaceae) is one of the world's most widely used spices, found in thousands of recipes ...

Dr. Jordan Casey will take you on a deep dive into the colorful world of coral reefs. From the stunning diversity of reef organisms to the mysterious connections between species, learn how scientists ...

What can birds teach us about intelligence? They may have “bird brains,” but they can solve problems, use tools and even share culture. In the next Hot Science – Cool Talks, Dr. Carlos Botero explores ...

As the world turns its attention to the pressing issues of climate change, advances in communication technology and stem cell research, college students and recent college graduates looking to thumb ...

The "Hot Science Communication Lab" deals with scientific topics that are highly controversial. The particular challenge of such ‘hot’ science communication lies in its multimodal character, which ...

We already know the planet is warming, but new research on the extent of climate change impacts is published every day. With our “Hot Science” newsletter, a joint effort of WRI and the Bezos Earth ...