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- Researchers Found Bird Flu In Pigs — Here’s Why That’s So Worrisome
- The Secret To Slowing Aging Might Be Hiding In Plain Sight
- Parasitic Fungi Can Take Over A Brain For Its Own Benefit. It Gets Worse.
- Humans Can Make Better Choices In Elections Than A Monkey, Right? Right?
- Researchers Find Oxygen Made Without Photosynthesis — With Mind-Blowing Consequences
- When The Clocks Go Back For Daylight Savings, Night Owls Lose Out
- A New Study On Pregnancy And Cannabis Use Reveals Something Researchers Already Suspected
- Earth Plants Can Grow On These Alien Worlds, A New Simulation Study Suggests
- When Does the Human Brain Peak? Here's What Scientists Actually Know About Cognitive Decline
- This Forgotten Parasite Is More Common Than You Think — Can AI Help Detect It?
- Women Have A Uniquely Increased Risk for Heart Disease And Doctors Don’t Know The Mechanism
- Can Wild Animals Experience Trauma? Yes — And It Changes Them Completely
- A Case Report of A Man With Confirmed Scurvy Suggests the Forgotten Disease Could Be Roaring Back
- This Simple Test Could Predict How Fast Your Mind and Body Are Aging
- Can a Low-Carb Diet Reverse Type 2 Diabetes? A New Study Suggests It Might
- Microplastic Found In Exhaled Breath of Dolphins Could Mean Very Bad News For Humans
- Fish Farmers Struggle To Recreate Wild Environments — With Surprising Consequences
- What Is The Origin Of Life On Earth? Rain’s Crucial Role Offers A Big Hint
- Trees Have A Microbiome, Too — And Its Just As Crucial
- This Year’s Nobel Prize In Medicine Hold Promise In Treating Numerous Diseases
- An AI Startup Acquired By Google Just Won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry
- Viral TikTok Cast Iron Fish Claim Gets A Serious Mineral Deficiency All Wrong
- 6 Crucial Reasons Doctors Turn To Botox
- Is 'No Burp Syndrome' Really A Thing? Really?
- A Little-Known Infectious Disease Is Quietly Spreading Across the Southwestern U.S
- This Complete Map of An Adult Fruit Fly May Finally Reveal Unsolved Mysteries About the Brain
- A Hummingbird’s All-Sugar Diet Would Give Anyone Diabetes — Scientists Finally Know Their Secrets
- Ancient DNA Brought the World’s Most Threatened Cat Species Back From the Brink of Extinction
- Surrogacy Is Increasing in North America — Here’s What You Need to Know
- A Rose Without Thorns? How Gene Editing Is Giving Plants A Glow-Up
- Some Viruses Prey On Bacteria — Are They the Forgotten Secret To Medical Cures?
- License To Krill: There’s A New Threat To Whales And Its Just as Bad as the Last One
- The Bizarre Connection Between Colorblindness and Picky Eating
- Researchers Study Life After Death — And It Gets Weirder
- How To Solve A Murder In The Snow, According to Science
- The Real Reason Calorie Counting Doesn't Work (At All)
- Why Did Ancient Humans Domesticate Horses? Here’s What We Do Know
- Why Do We Dream? The Answer May Be Weirder Than You Think
- The Inside of Your Home Has a Microbiome, Too — And It Is Crucial To Your Health
- The Science Behind Mental Imagery Hints At The Secret To Athletic Success
- Scientists Studying Aging Are Finally Zeroing In On What Actually Triggers Age-Related Diseases
- Inside the Controversial Effort To Move This Forgotten, Mysterious Creature From It’s Native Home
- Inside the Quest To Uncover the Culprit Behind A Lung Disease Brewing Near A California Lake
- Can Brain ‘Organoids’ Become Sentient? A Neuroscientist Tries to Answer the Startling Question
- Drinking Before Conception May Accelerate Aging — In the Next Generation
- There’s A Fungus Slowly Devastating Bananas Worldwide and Researchers Aren’t Sure How To Stop It
- The Connection Between Diet and Mood Disorders Is Growing Stronger — Here’s What Researchers Know
- This Common Parasite May Hold The Secret To Curing Troubling Brain Diseases
- Designer Babies Are Here — So Why Aren't We Talking About It?
- The Microbiome’s Forgotten Cousin Could Be Key to Solving America’s Gut Issues
- Cats Carry A Common Parasite That Can Cause Birth Defects — So Why Don't We Screen For It?
- How The Netherlands Became The Tallest Nation In The World
- Scientists Drilled Into An Underwater Mountain In the Atlantic’s ‘Lost City’ To Obtain A Massive Core Sample
- Why More Sex Testing For the Olympics Wouldn’t Solve Anything
- Ancient Human ‘Hobbits’ Were Even Smaller Than We Thought, Fossil Evidence Reveals
- This New Memory Study Upends What We Know About How the Brain Makes Connections
- New Research Upends Common Thoughts On Motherhood and Elite Athletic Performance
- Where Did Life Come From, Exactly? The Answer Is Out There
- Is the Secret to Becoming An Elite Athlete Hidden In Our Guts? This Microbiome Researcher Thinks So
- The Great Salt Lake Emitted More Than 4 Million Tons of Greenhouse Gasses In 1 Year
- Evidence of Alien Life May Lie on the Surface of Europa and Enceladus, A New Study Reveals
- What The Social Habits Of Older Animals Tell Us About Human Aging
- This Newly Discovered Hormone Disrupts What We Know About Women’s Bone Health
- Baby Birds Born In Chernobyl Have Weird Microbiomes But Are Surprisingly Healthy
- The 3.2 Million-Year-Old Lucy Fossil Reveals A Forgotten Truth About Humans
- There's A Lot More To Translate In A Baby Babble Than You Might Think
- Yes, Processed Foods Can Make You Sick — Here's How
- Should You Train Yourself to Be A Morning Pooper? Here’s What A Gastroenterologist Says
- Your Body Is Awash In Microplastics — Should You Be Worried?
- The Standard American Diet Hasn't Changed Much In the Last Two Decades
- The Holy Grail Of Neanderthal Language Is Turning Out To Be An 800-Pound Gorilla
- You Know A Lot Less About the Placenta Than You Think
- Does Evolution Even Matter Anymore — Or Is Human Progress Just Too Fast for Biology?
- Ancient Viruses Left Their DNA In Humans — And They Could Help Trigger These Common Diseases
- Your Mouthwash Might Actually Be Wreaking Havoc on Your Health
- The First Few Weeks of Exercise Are Often Excruciatingly Painful — Here’s What’s Actually Causing It
- Biologists Still Haven’t Settled A 150-Year-Old Debate About Giraffe’s Necks
- What Self-Medicating Animals Can Teach Us About Medicine
- Is Ancient Viral DNA To Blame For Depression, Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder?
- Why The "Sweet" Sound Of Cicadas Have Fascinated Humans For Millennia
- What Cicadas Can Teach Us About Living On Alien Planets
- New Study Suggests Mediterranean Diet May Slow Cognitive Decline
- Cicadas Don’t Hibernate Underground for Years — It’s a Lot Weirder Than That
- What The Animal Kingdom’s Most Playful Adults Teach Us About Development
- This Fruit Fly Brain Scan Will Convince You These Pests Are Actually Geniuses
- An Astrobiologist Reveals Why She’s Optimistic We’ll Find Alien Life On Another Planet
- How Wasps Make Use of Biological Weapons To Conquer Their Prey
- The Real Reason Why European Sunscreen Is So Much Better Than American
- What Is "Iron Therapy"? A Potential New Approach To Tackling Asthma
- Cicadas Squirt Jets of Pee Out Their Backsides — And That’s Not Even The Weirdest Part
- Longest Clinical Trial Yet Of Weight Loss Drug Wegovy Reveals Significant Side Effects
- This 'Previously Unheard of' Cell Could Explain Why Some Mice Are Amazing Parents
- Organ Transplants Seem To Change A Person's Entire Personality And Scientists Don't Know Why
- The Real Reason Studying Menstrual Blood Is So Important
- Ancient DNA Is Helping To Reconstruct Entire Bygone Societies
- “Only Once Every 221 Years:” How Scientists Predict This Rare Clash of Cicada Broods Will Go Down
- Could Bird Flu Finally Destroy Dairy Milk’s Bygone Health Halo?
- Why Venus May Be Our Best Bet For Finding Life In the Solar System
- Yes, You Can Train Your Cat to Use the Toilet — But Experts Warn of These Potential Consequences
- Kentucky Derby Race Horses Are a Paradox — Why It's Nearly Impossible to Predict the Winner
- The Forgotten, Evolutionary Reason Cats Love Being So High Up
- Can Dogs Benefit from Psychedelics? Here’s What the Latest Science Says
- A Scientist Found Something Truly Bizarre Inside A Fossilized Dinosaur Eggshell
- A Biologist Explains How Aging Changes Your Gut Bacteria
- These 2 Distinct Symptoms Will Reveal Whether You Have a Cold or Allergies
- A Geneticist Reveals What It Really Means to Have Viking DNA
- This Specific Gene Could Be the Reason You’re Left-Handed
- The Scientific Reason Winemakers Are Freaking Out About A Warming Planet
- This Map Shows How Climate Change Has Already Impacted Your Garden
- One Extremely Human Quality May Help Explain Why Neanderthals Went Extinct
- The Truth About Honey And Hay Fever
- How Contagious Is Measles? These Numbers Will Certainly Surprise You
- A Rare Set of Teeth From the Bronze Age Uncovered Clues About Ancient Diets
- A Novel Anti-Aging Treatment Revitalized Mice Immune Systems — Will It Work In Humans?
- Is The Gut Microbiome Actually Our "Friend"? One Scientist Says No
- Scientists Discovered A Game-Changing Secret To How Fungi Reproduce
- Are “Exercise” Pills The Future of Health and Fitness? These Studies Show Tantalizing Promise
- This “Strange Thing” Every Cat Has Under Its Belly Baffles Scientists
- Will my cat eat me if I die? Science holds the delicious answer
- Would Humans Be Better Off With Tails? Science Reveals the Complicated Answer
- An Ancient Bone With Traces of Psychoactive Compounds Inside Has Stumped Scientists
- Should You Take a Shot of Olive Oil Every Day? Here's What a Nutritionist Does
- Not All Bees Have a Queen. Two Bug Experts Explain Why.
- Scientists Got An Unprecedented View Of How Covid-19 Affects Women and Men Differently
- Is Ozempic An Antidepressant? Preliminary Studies Suggest It Could Be
- Scientists Are Making Organoids Out of Amniotic Fluid
- Your Dog Might Be Carrying Antibiotic Resistant Strains of E. Coli, New Study Suggests
- Watch A Group Of Marlins Change Color As They Hunt Together
- The Psychological Coping Mechanisms Of Elite Athletes Can Help Everyone Face High-Pressure Situations
- Elon Musk’s Neuralink Has a Serious Ethical Problem, a Neurosurgeon Warns
- Insects Are Obsessed With Light For An Extremely Uncanny Reason
- Why Do Cats Hate Water? The Aversion Has A Simple Answer
- A Cell Biologist Reveals the Forgotten Connection Between This Fat Byproduct and Longevity
- How do Christmas cakes last for years? Inside the “perfect storm” of preservation
- There might be a biological reason you hate Brussels sprouts
- The 12 Most Mind-Blowing Science Breakthroughs of 2023
- Netflix’s bloodiest sci-fi thriller of 2021 reveals a real-life monster
- Covid-19 vaccines could unlock treatments for 5 other deadly diseases
- Genetics study reveals the route of an ancient Pacific Ocean odyssey
- Mask recommendations are constantly in flux — here's the last guide you'll ever need
- Inside the toxic history of a beloved festive spice
- Can you become a morning person? Sleep scientists say it is possible with these key tips
- Why do people have lucid dreams? Study questions the limits of consciousness
- Thomas Oxley Wants to Transform Our Brains’ Relationship With Computers Forever
- A brief history of video game poop, from 'Earthbound' to 'Death Stranding'
- Beyond longevity: The DIY quest to cheat death and stop aging
- Netflix's best sci-fi thriller of 2021 reveals a controversial real technology
- Scientists want to map the genome of a slime-shooting worm — here's why
- Melatonin won't cure your sleep problems — and it might even be harmful
- The torment of misophoniacs: The wild science of people who hate the sound of chewing
- Does owning a pet boost your gut health?
- Why is everyone getting sick right now? How Covid lockdowns may affect our immune systems
- A Brooks biomechanist predicts the scientific future of running shoes
- What Does Ozempic Really Do To Your Brain? Scientists Still Aren’t Sure
- Ancient Roman man lived in agony before Vesuvius eruption killed him — DNA analysis
- The Final Frontier of Human Sexuality May Be in Space
- The real science of Poison Ivy reveals an even deadlier real-life villain
- Can love be genetic? Science explains what Netflix gets wrong
- Do supplements boost immunity? A doctor debunks the wellness claim
- Giant pumpkins: 7 scientific reasons these gourds get so chonky
- Why are these spiders so deadly to humans?
- Horny sea snakes are attacking divers because of this one trait
- Behold! 8 of the most ferocious dinosaurs unearthed in 2021
- Edible candy models could become the new way we learn
- Look: An ancient tomb is home to these thriving organisms
- 5 best exercises to boost brain health
- Amazing science photos of the week
- What is the Gulf of Mexico Dead Zone?
- Scientists finally discover the origin of mysterious ocean orbs
- Cannibalism and orgies: Meet the 5 animals with the weirdest sex lives
- How plants could help forensic scientists find human remains
- Otherworldly images reveal coral skeleton-building
- Look: Missing 19th century platypus and echidna specimens discovered in museum storage
- Loss of flight in worker ants led to one big perk
- Look: 8 animals will flourish thanks to the largest wildlife corridor in the world
- Can octopuses dream? A new study hints at a tantalizing answer
- Mind-reading scientists know what colors you see
- Octopuses are the most flexible animal — study
- Top 5 snake myths debunked
- Test your great white shark knowledge with a 5-question quiz
- Watch: This animal society runs like a utopia
- 5 of natures most metal plants
- Here's how your body becomes immune to viruses
- Watch: Rare footage captures a day in the life of a wild wolf
- This plant literally evolved to avoid humans
- A brain-hacking technique may make prosthetics easier to control with your mind
- Bold and brash: These 7 animals are the biggest jerks in the wild
- Look: Ancient mammal shows how modern animals could survive climate change
- Researchers finally know how many ants are crawling the Earth right now
- 6 extreme creatures that hint aliens are out there
- Look: 82 species chronicle Earth's latest mass extinction
- Look: Largest dinosaur skeleton ever found in Italy changes ancient history
- Look: Primitive cells could help confirm Mars once hosted life
- 5 animals that can regrow limbs
- Look: Scientists discover bizarre anatomy behind bats' genius hunting skills
- Clouds on Mars and more: Understand the world through 9 images
- 8 reasons tardigrades are the weirdest, most resilient animals
- 5 ways cephalopods challenge our understanding of evolution
- Watch: These bats can memorize your phone ringtone, and it might help them hunt
- 10 effects alcohol has on the brain
- Six scientific reasons why sleep can boost brain health
- Images reveal 5 scientifically amazing bird nests
- Look: Ancient cat-like creature was one of the first hypercarnivores on Earth
- How much do you know about sperm?
- Fungi might use an electric "language" to talk to each other, research says
- Watch: Here’s how spring-loaded beetle larvae launch themselves into the air
- Look: 3D scans reveal how cave-dwelling “baby dragons” hunt in the dark
- Magnetic bacteria may help animals navigate the globe
- 4 animal “scientists” helping us map the ocean
- Coolest Science Photos of the week, June 15
- Sharing a house with these 5 bugs changes your home in unexpectant ways
- Look: Ancient predator found 500 million years later with brain still intact
- Brain wave study reveals why one type of story can connect people
- Look: Scientists finally discover how boa constrictors can eat giant meals without suffocating
- Listen: Dolphins "scream" to each other over human-made noise pollution
- The secret life of ancient trees
- Who were the Denisovans?
- Is competitive eating a sport? 5 ways to train your body and mind
- Female whale sharks are the biggest fish in the sea
- Has your coffee addiction actually taught you anything about coffee?
- An ecologist explains how to turn your garden into "national park"
- Why scientists are finding "new" organs in the body
- Watch: Superworms snacking on styrofoam could solve our trash problem
- Look: This parasitic wasp is actually 16 different species
- Living fossils: 6 ancient animals that are still evolving
- How do dolphins maintain their glowing skin? A study reveals the surprising answer
- 7 newly discovered animal species that were hiding in plain sight
- Catnip's surprising evolutionary history
- Test your mental health knowledge with a 5-question quiz
- Watch: 14-legged lifeform walks without a brain, and scientists finally know how it pulls of the feat
- Watch: Miniature frogs faceplant after leaping. Scientists finally discover why
- 4 ocean animals bouncing back from the brink of extinction
- 10 images of unlikely animal relationships: See why they work
- 7 animals that have asexual "virgin births"
- 6 animals at high risk of coronavirus infection, and 4 at low risk
- Transparent eels and fanged fish: 10 deep-sea monsters captured in a new expedition
- Watch: Cannibal mosquito larvae eat their cousins on camera
- How this ancient plant took over the world
- Watch: Elephants can make sounds on cue — and learn new ones
- Behold, the rhino beetle's evolutionary beauty
- Test your knowledge of CBD with this 5-question quiz
- Watch: This extremely human behavior was just observed in animals
- Finding nature in a sea of concrete: spring blooms in the city
- Five reasons drinking coffee improves brain power
- Why this one type of exercise is three times better than walking
- Look: Bizarre sea creature brings a terrifying Godzilla nemesis to life
- Look: Why birds in the Amazon rainforest are changing
- 6 Olympic feats that reveal the potential limits of human performance
- Octopuses and humans share one trait that explains our complex brains
- Photos: The dramatic race to save coral reefs from climate change
- Pigeons use unexpected super sense to find home
- Petting a dog has a curiously therapeutic effect on the brain, study finds
- Does soy give men breasts? Science debunks a sexist myth about a popular food
- One kind of work interferes with metabolic health — but there is a solution
- Flushed antidepressants make this animal unusually "bold,” scientists discover
- Experimental therapy may mimic a key metabolic effect of exercise — mouse study
- Scientists find a 237-million-year-old miniaturized origin for giant dinosaurs
- Mastering This Involuntary Behavior Could Help You Control Your Nervous System
- Nature's creepiest crawler is thriving as climate change warms the Arctic
- Whether you have leadership potential comes down to one personality trait
- Deer and mink can harbor Covid-19: Why animal virologists say we need to worry
- This Humble Virus Could Revolutionize How We Treat Genetic Diseases
- Two demographics may have increased risk for Alzheimer's, study finds
- Inside the surprisingly complex life, sex, and death of a woodlouse
- What is artificial banana flavor made of? A food neuroscientist reveals the truth
- High Fat and Sugar Foods May Rewire Your Brain — But You Can Reverse It
- Experts Say Whole-body MRI Scans Aren't As Revolutionary As They Seem
- Wearable device slurps sweat to detect crucial health information
- Why scientists are betting on animals and antibodies for a Covid-19 cure
- For better sleep, scientists now say to keep track of this kind of light
- Goodbye Statins? New Gene Editing Therapy Slashes High Cholesterol
- Lunar eclipses have one weird effect on birds
- Novel Research on How Mice Perceive Pleasure Reveals a Promising Path to Treating Addiction
- Scientists discover an ancient oceanic reptile that evolved exceedingly fast
- Congo peat swamps are under threat — with catastrophic environmental consequences
- Want a better relationship with your dog? These 7 factors are key
- A shockingly low percentage of Americans have optimal heart health
- The secrets of Neanderthal children
- 400-million-year-old fish reveals new clues to how humans got teeth
- Fungi plays a hidden role in gut health
- This Is Why Your Cat Freaks Out When You Say "Pspspsps"
- Intermittent fasting: Eight things scientists discovered about the diet in 2021
- Mysteriously “slimy” mice lead to surprise fat loss discovery
- How much sleep do you really need? The answer may be more than you think
- How to make a cat and dog get along: 5 tricks to do the seemingly impossible
- A scientist unearths potential evidence for the earliest animal life
- First photo evidence of shark vs. squid fight helps explain an age-old myth
- Cows Could Hasten the Demise the UK and Ireland’s Secret Rainforests
- Why Don't We Send Our Garbage to Space?
- Covid-19 vaccine ingredients: Exactly what is and is not included in the jab
- The right time to make a decision may depend on this overlooked biological factor
- A critical human sense could be restored after positive tests on monkeys
- Fight off disease by making this one change to your nighttime routine
- Gut study reveals a “mind-blowing" strategy to reverse aging in the brain
- Did life on Earth begin with an asteroid impact?
- Should You Take Regular Breaks from Coffee? Two Caffeine Experts Reveal the Surprising Answer
- 'Cellular glue' could help scientists play Legos with your body's building blocks
- The strange evolution of the male sex drive
- Can you get high from poppy seeds? A toxicologist reveals the dangerous truth
- The Bizarre Sex Lives Of These Marsupials Could Reveal Secrets About Sleep
- Shipwrecked ivory reveals a 16th century eco crime
- How one animal survived the asteroid that killed dinosaurs
- A link between fungi and gut health may mean a treatment for inflammation
- Why do cats love cardboard boxes? Pet experts decode the obsession
- Can animals show empathy? A biologist dives into cooperation in the animal kingdom
- What’s the best way to wash your face? Dermatologists explain the science of clean skin
- A biblical plague insect could help create the future of self-driving cars
- Exercise lowers dementia risk — scientists want to know how
- Scientists Finally Confirm A Long-Held Belief About What Triggers Photosynthesis
- This elusive toxin in the gut reawakens "zombie" viruses
- What chimps can teach us about changing human friendships
- How effective is the first shot of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine?
- 200 years ago, this terror of the Amazon inspired the world’s first batteries
- Should we abandon refined-flour pasta? A dietitian digs in on "healthier" alternatives
- Researchers discover a compound that may work as a fast antidepressant
- Giving birth permanently alters your bones — fossil records reveal
- Gene-Swapping Viruses Are Likely Behind Antibiotic Resistance
- Archaeologists Uncover First Direct Evidence of Drug Use From the Bronze Age
- A Shocking Discovery About Phantom Limb Sensations Could Revolutionize Prosthetics
- This is the simple secret to better emotional control
- Scientists were baffled by this fruit's quirky biology — but indigenous people knew the answer for centuries
- Why do cats knead? Experts explain the complex science of "making biscuits"
- These lab-engineered bacteria can take in solar energy and spit out clean electricity
- A holy Tibetan cave opened a window to ancient humans living on the roof of the world
- A condition thought only to affect women may cause male-pattern baldness
- One biologist became a quiet champion for a creature that's the soul of science
- 500 million-year-old fossil illuminates a bizarre evolutionary mystery
- Balancing Cardio and Strength in This Ratio Could Improve Longevity
- Science brings sea monsters to life
- The most underrated dystopian thriller on HBO Max ignores a simple scientific reality
- Should you let your dog sniff other dogs’ butts? There may be a hidden risk
- Breastmilk Can Boost the Microbiomes of C-section Babies, New Research Shows
- Male celibacy has evolutionary benefits — but not for the reasons you think
- Weight lifting for seniors: How to start at any age
- Did Raccoon Dogs Spread Covid-19? What the New Genetic Reports Really Tell Us
- Lab-Bred Mosquitos Could Slow the Spread of a Deadly Human Disease
- Scientists set the record straight on a common theory about the flu
- A “singing” endangered animal reveals the evolutionary origins of music
- Science debunks a viral belief about masturbation and testosterone
- How the common cold can prevent Covid-19 infection
- This animal uses a brutal catfishing method to entice sex
- Scientists Tracked How Pregnancy Rewires Every Organ In The Body
- Catnip's double-evolution explains why cats love this plant
- Is my dog depressed or happy? Pet experts explain how you can tell.
- Intermittent Fasting May Be Linked to Binge-Eating Behavior — Study
- Overturning Roe leaves people with autoimmune conditions in danger
- Climate change is robbing us of this one amazing part of nature
- A "zombie" creature maligned by Charles Darwin could save millions
- Killer cats: The surprising behavior of your favorite pet
- How to fight motion sickness — and the scientific reason some people suffer more
- Elon Musk's Neuralink Brain Implant Approved for Human Trials in the US — Is It Safe?
- The team was scared that we would fail: A NASA mission 45 years ago changed everything
- The modern flu is a direct descendant of the virus that caused the 1918 pandemic
- Prescription poop could be the future of medicine
- Can this Common Element Cure America’s Sleep Problems?
- Coronavirus: What will happen if we can’t produce a vaccine?
- A Novel Study Suggests The Menstrual Cycle Might Literally Change The Brain
- Why scientists want to harvest your sweat while you sleep
- What you need to know about the surge of monkeypox cases in the US
- The Last of Us 2: The real science that inspired the zombie fungus
- Do dogs have memories? The answer might surprise you
- Scientists might have finally figured out how vampire bats thrive on an all-blood diet
- These Vibrant Sea Creatures Are Thriving in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
- Covid-19’s “Kraken” subvariant: An infection expert answers 7 top questions
- Covid-19 could cause a different disease in previously healthy people
- 65 Years Ago, an Iconic Sci-Fi Monster Movie Imitated a Bizarre Real-Life Species
- This human cell-powered robot fish is actually a huge medical breakthrough
- An ancient case of mistaken identity reveals a strange amphibian
- Scientists design "quantum brain" to revolutionize computing
- Scientists Nailed Down The One Ingredient That Makes Mozzarella Cheese So Delicious
- Ancient ice filled with viruses may reveal the future of Earth’s microbiome
- When will Covid boosters be available? 10 vital questions, answered by experts
- Researchers Found a Biomarker for Chronic Pain in the Brain
- Look! Cutting-Edge Camera Tech Reveals the World Through a Bee’s Eyes
- Can I Train My Cat To Use The Scratching Post? A Veterinarian Reveals An Ideal Solution
- Key Mechanism Uncovered In Gut Bacteria Could Help Solve Constipation
- Is creatine necessary? A shortage of the cult-like supplement forces lifters to question its importance
- Monkey study reveals a troubling link between natural disasters and aging
- Is alcohol bad for your health? Here's what the science actually says
- Doctor debunks the stomach-churning myth about an “indestructible” food
- A New Drug Could Help People With a Rare Disease Grow Longer Limbs
- The scientific reason why puppies just get you
- Gwyneth Paltrow-Endorsed Ozone Therapy is "Fantasy at Best, Harmful at Worst”
- Longest trail of fossil footprints ever uncovers a remarkable discovery
- This Experimental Soil Transplant Could Help Trees Become Climate Resilient
- 10,000 steps? New research reveals how much walking you actually need
- Birth Control Pills May Influence Brain Areas Involved in Fear Regulation
- These 12 places could be the key to saving the planet — study
- Five murderous wasp species that prove they’re the scariest bugs around
- Whale evolution isn’t completely understood — but genes reveal part of the story
- The “butterfly effect” may be real, scientists find in bizarre insect study
- Archery May Have Originated in Europe 40,000 Years Earlier Than We Thought
- This One Metric Is More Important Than Temperature To Know If It's Safe Outside
- Why is my dog green? Viral tweet explains the strange science of drool
- What frogs and your favorite headphones have in common
- OPINION: Move over pandas — let small carnivores be the poster children of biodiversity loss
- Why is my cat peeing everywhere? Pet experts explain this surprisingly complex behavior
- Quantum Physics Could Explain Nearly All the Mysteries of How Life Works
- Scientists Figure Out the “Hot Spots” Where Wildfire Prevention Would Do the Most Good
- Look: A Brazilian police raid revealed this "exceptional" ancient fossil
- Megalodon: This ancient predator gave birth to babies the size of adult humans
- Scientists discover CBD — and not THC — may prevent Covid-19 infection in cells
- Microplastics Have Been Discovered in Whale and Dolphin Body Tissue
- Freeze-dried sperm: The future of space colonies is being tested on the ISS
- AI could revamp the once-doomed Smell-O-Vision
- Scientists calculated the bare minimum amount of exercise to fight depression
- Ancient Australian volcanic rock may hold the secret to life on Earth
- Gut health plays a key role in one risky type of cancer treatement — study
- Archaeologists Just Confirmed The Oldest Known Neanderthal Cave Engravings
- A water expert reveals how farmers could save U.S. Southwest cities from drought
- Animal evolution explains why social distancing is so difficult
- Lab-Grown Chicken Meat Was Just Approved By the FDA, But It Uses This Decades-Old Technique
- Why early human eating habits led to dog domestication
- Neuroscientists Trained An AI To Read Our Minds — Here's How It Could Go Terribly Wrong
- Watch: New laser experiment reveals how high poop particles may blast after we flush
- Ancient humans: 6 new discoveries unveil thousands of years of evolution
- Brutal bird parents keep the brood alive by kicking some out of the nest
- One common ingredient could be damaging your gut bacteria — study
- Centenarians Have Super Healthy Gut Microbiomes — Can This Help Us Live Longer?
- More than a dozen threatened American trees may disappear without further action, survey reveals
- Do Airpods Cause Hearing Loss? This Science-Backed Trick Will Protect Your Ears
- Antidepressants Help People — But May Have a Negative Ecological Effect
- Dolphin study could lead to strategies for slowing down human aging
- The Soviet Union decimated whales — but its scientists were a crucial ally
- Modern medicine didn’t cause antibiotic resistance — hedgehogs did
- A New Universal Covid-19 Vaccine Could Stop Future Variants in Their Tracks
- This Universally Annoying Bodily Function Could Actually Be Key To Optimal Health
- Pet dogs and babies share one frustrating trait, study reveals
- Sex between humans and Neanderthals was way more common than realized
- The oldest burial in Africa reveals “the root” of a human behavior
- Millions of years ago, crocodiles surfed from Africa to the Americas — study
- The science behind catnip’s potent powers, explained
- Animal science: 7 creatures debunk the biggest stereotypes about sex
- Robotic augmentation can transform human bodies — but at a cost
- Humans gave up screaming in favor of speaking, researchers find
- Owning a dog could be key to “successful aging” — study
- Signs of life on Mars may be deeper than any current rover can dig — study
- Should You Give Your Cat Cow’s Milk? A Veterinarian Reveals The Surprising Answer
- Fertility supplements for men: What they are, how they work, and why
- Vaping nicotine may cause a sexual-health side effect in men — study
- Life extension: 5 promising breakthroughs that could be game-changers
- 9 immutable truths about Covid-19, two years later
- Scientists Give Worms the Munchies — and Uncover a Neurological Mystery
- Do dogs really see in just black and white?
- Incredible! Listen to the Noisy Soundscape Beneath the World's Largest Tree
- Rainforest frogs make a case for successful love triangles
- Strange anglerfish sex is teaching scientists about the immune system
- Scientists untangle a long-standing mystery of female reproductive biology
- An Anti-Aging Researcher Reveals Why Some People Age Faster Than Others
- 165-million-year-old fossil reveals new dinosaur with armor fused to its bones
- 4-million-year-old hand debunks a popular theory of human evolution
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