How Pseudoscience Obscures The Real Dangers Found In Meteor Showers

How a meteor shower could, one day, pose a troubling scenario.

Do Brain-Training Games Actually Work? It’s Complicated

Brain-training games may have cognitive benefits — but exactly what they are is a matter of debate.

Climate Scientists Argue That It’s Time To Plan For the Worst Case Warming

Scientists argue that halting the increase in annual emissions is a first step — and shouldn’t be our only focus.

Can Stress Really Make Your Hair Go Grey?

In short, yes. But it’s not the only factor.

In A Weird Trick of Physics, Microplastic Pollution Could Impact the Weather

To understand how microplastics affect weather and climate, we need to know their concentrations at the altitudes where clouds form.

8 Reasons ADHD Diagnoses Are Increasing

There is a clear uptick in ADHD diagnoses, but why?

The Truth About The Controversial Label For People Who Are Unable To Identify Emotions

Alexithymia is a term used to describe people who have difficulty engaging with emotions. But is it helpful?

Science Is Clear On The Path To Digital Well-Being — And No, It Doesn’t Involve Going Cold Turkey

Digital detoxes are essential, but not as extreme as many make them out to be.

This Doomsday Vault May Hold The Key Food Security In An Unpredictable Future

Svalbard Global Seed Vault evokes epic imagery and controversy because of the symbolic — and very real — value of seeds.

Why This One Simple Habit Could Lead To Much Better Sleep

It’s time to look closer at co-sleeping — with babies and beyond.

The Evolutionary Benefits Of Being Forgetful Should Make You Feel Better About Memory Lapses

Why do we forget things? Is it simply a sign of memory impairment, or are there benefits?

Researchers Found Bird Flu In Pigs — Here’s Why That’s So Worrisome

The latest move for H5N1 influenza has researchers more concerned than ever.

The Secret To Slowing Aging Might Be Hiding In Plain Sight

Researchers have known for decades that the faster an animal grows, the shorter its lifespan, at least among mammals.

Humans Can Make Better Choices In Elections Than A Monkey, Right? Right?

Researchers show that when it comes to election decisions, humans don’t have much of an edge on monkeys.

‘Tiny Forests’ Are Taking Off In Cities Everywhere — But Can They Thrive?

Trees in urban areas are expensive to plant and difficult to maintain. That doesn’t mean it isn’t worth trying.

Cooling The Earth By Blocking Sunlight Is Relatively Simple — But Should We?

The risks of solar geoengineering will be magnified if critics are ignored and researchers are allowed to self-regulate.

Researchers Find Oxygen Made Without Photosynthesis — With Mind-Blowing Consequences

A recent study demonstrates that oxygen may be produced without the need for life at depths where light cannot reach.

Science Is Slowly Uncovering the Link Between Mental Health and Perimenopause

Women going through perimenopause are more than twice as likely to develop bipolar disorder.

The Most Powerful Telescopes Suggest the Cosmos Is Surprisingly Simple

The universe may actually be far less complex than we thought.

A Candy Engineer Reveals What A Snickers Bar Is Actually Made Of

The components of one Snickers bar showcase several common processes used in candy science.