How Contagious Is Measles? These Numbers Will Certainly Surprise You
Ninety-five percent coverage is needed to maintain herd immunity.
Is Marijuana As Safe As We Think? Experts Reveal What's Still Largely Unknown
Despite its emerging popularity and purported health benefits, there’s a lot about cannabis safety in humans we don’t know.
A Rare Set of Teeth From the Bronze Age Uncovered Clues About Ancient Diets
This Odd Yet Common Nighttime Habit Has Stumped Sleep Researchers
The Future of You
Will the next wearable device live in your brain?
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This Simple One-Shot Vaccine Could Protect Against a Host of Coronaviruses
It could even protect against ones yet to be identified.
This Type of Coffee Is the Least Likely to Stain Your Teeth, According to Science
The way your coffee is roasted stains your teeth differently.
Can You Train Your Cat to Sit? It's Absurdly Easy With This Simple Trick
Your cat can learn a whole host of skills.
Ancient DNA Is Helping To Reconstruct Entire Bygone Societies
Researchers analyzed the genetics of hundreds of people who lived in the Carpathian Basin in southeastern central Europe more than 1,000 years ago.
LSD — Yes, LSD — Shows Promising Results For Treating Anxiety
A clinical trial in the US by the biopharmaceutical company MindMed has shown that a form of LSD (lysergide d-tartrate), given at a relatively low dose, can effectively treat people with anxiety.
This Extremely Common Sleeping Behavior Is Never Normal
As much as 40 percent of adults snore, but when does a common behavior signal a problem?
Over 700 Startups Have Invested Billions of Dollars Into Solving Humanity’s Most Challenging Problem
In “Why We Die,” biologist and Nobel laureate Venki Ramakrishnan explores the science of aging and life extension.
What the Science Really Says About The Health Benefits Of Freezing Bread
Several recent TikToks have claimed that freezing bread actually makes it healthier.