What’s a pandemic? The worldwide epidemic
It's the article we were hoping not to write.
Scientists find extreme exoplanet raining with iron
On this ultra-hot gas giant, the weather report for today is cloudy, with a chance of molten iron falling from...
NASA finds Mars’ magnetic field is 10 times stronger than expected
Scientists hope to use this new information to unravel the internal structure and geological history of Mars.
The world’s largest ecosystems could collapse in decades — much faster than previously thought
Scientists are concerned about the irreversible damage done to global ecosystems.
Asthma drug might treat COVID-19 pneumonia
Pneumonia symptoms improved within two days of the drug's administration.
African hunter-gatherers prefer squatting to sitting — and this may explain why they’re healthier
Hazda tribespeople spend just as much time in sedentary behavior like people from the US. They prefer not to sit...
Scientists find hidden brain patterns that predict what video is gonna go viral
Certain brain patterns can forecast what kind of video becomes popula.
Sea turtles are attracted to the smell of plastic like it is food
Researchers were surprised to see loggerhead turtles respond to the odor of marine plastic like it was their favorite food.
Lettuce grown in space is just as nutritious as that grown on Earth
The findings suggest that astronauts can safely grow leaf vegetables in space -- or at least lettuce for now.
Empathetic rats avoid hurting other rats
Humans and rats seem to share the same brain region responsible for empathetic behavior.
3 out of 4 dogs suffer from some form of anxiety, and owners should be more aware of this
The incidence and severity of anxiety disorders varied greatly from breed to breed -- something that owners should be aware...
NASA just released this insane 1.8-billion-pixel panorama of the Martian landscape
Nearly 1,200 individual images taken last year were pieced together to produce this epic panorama.
CRISPR gene-editing therapy inserted in the human body for the first time
The technology aims to treat a rare genetic disorder that causes blindness.
Grafted mini muscles enable amputees to control robot hand with their minds
A novel way of controlling prosthetic robotic hands may change people's lives for the better.
Are Americans fed up with DNA testing?
Ancestry and 23andMe, the largest DNA testing companies, have laid off staff this year after bad sales in the previous...
Understanding The Very Slow Economic Growth Of Oklahoma
Credit: Public Domain. Oklahoma's economic growth rate has been one of the least in the U.S. in the past year...
New Zealand parrots can assess probabilities to make the best decision
An endangered bird from New Zealand and the only alpine parrot in the world uses probabilities when taking a gamble.
We might have a new dark matter candidate particle — and we’ve already discovered it before
Physicists have proposed a number of candidate particles to explain dark matter, but they were all hypothetical -- until now.
How to boost the immune system against coronavirus
Self-care is more important than ever during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Drug prices in the US rose three times faster than inflation over the last decade
Drug prices have gone up a lot in the last decade, many times faster than inflation, despite the products having...
Researchers dive deep into the genetic legacy of the transatlantic slave trade
The transatlantic slave trade was at its height between 1750 and 1850. Now, a new study analyzing the genomes of...
Early Earth may have been a ‘Waterworld’ completely covered in a global ocean
About 3.2 billion years ago, planet Earth may have lacked continents, being covered in water.
What causes the wind and where does it come from?
Differences in air pressure are what drives the formation of wind. But, ultimately, the wind is caused by the Sun.
What are the benefits of breastfeeding?
Breast milk is a baby's first food and should be the only way of feeding infants for at least the...
Recovering from a torn meniscus? Here’s five things you should know
Having and maintaining an active lifestyle is one of the joys of life. It’s both a necessary part of our...
Always wear a helmet to a duel: network analysis shows Game of Thrones infamous murders were pretty predictable
Game of Thrones reads like real life, claim scientists.
Scientists find the earliest evidence of ancient human interbreeding
About 700,000 years ago, the common ancestors of Denisovans and Neanderthals interbred with an archaic human population.
Archeologists discover 2,600-year-old shrine dedicated to Rome’s mythical founder
The site also features an empty sarcophagus. However, researchers don't believe this was Romulus' final resting place.
AI-designed drug will be used on humans for the first time
By the end of the decade, most new drugs could be discovered by AIs.
This ‘EpiPen’ for spinal injuries could prevent paralysis
Nanoparticles injected in the site of injury prevents immune cells from scaring the spinal the cord and damaging nerve cells.
Digital healthcare is booming — but who will come out on top?
Despite billions of dollars worth of capital flowing into digital healthcare startups, many are vulnerable to imminent collapse.
Binaural beats might improve attention but they don’t improve mood
Those YouTube 12-hour binaureal loops aren't better than regular sounds at modulating mood.
Western junk-food diet can slow down your brain and make you eat even more junk
Just one week of switching to a diet of burgers, waffles, milkshakes, and sugary cereals can be enough to trigger...
Scientists jump-start consciousness in brains of monkeys
Electrically stimulating a region of the brain woke macaques even when they were under deep anesthesia.
India’s first political deepfake during elections is deeply concerning
A deepfake of the president of India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party went viral on WhatsApp in the country earlier this...
How ancient gut microbes might have shaped human evolution
The microbes in our guts have helped our ancestors adapt to new environments.
Spider-like ultra-sensitive sensor enhances human touch
Surgeons or astronauts could touch objects more naturally wearing gloves equipped with these sensors.
‘Flower burial’ cave offers new insight into Neanderthal death rites
A famous Palaeolithic site in Iraq has more secrets to shed about Neanderthal daily life -- as well as their...
Jeff Bezos commits $10 billion to solve the climate emergency
Bezos announced that the first grants will be awarded this summer.
Betelgeuse is getting dimmer — but will it explode soon?
One of the brightest stars in the night's sky is getting dimmer and changing shape.
Fingerprint test can tell if someone used cocaine or just handled it
The drug diagnosis takes less than two minutes and could prove to be a useful forensics tool in the future.
Going to bed with your lover’s shirt might help you sleep better
The effect was similar in magnitude to that reported for melatonin supplements -- a commonly used sleep aid.
Wearing ‘beer goggles’ makes you more inclined to notice unattractive faces (and give them a chance)
Yet another study finds getting buzzed makes love interests more appealing than they normally would while sober.
Primitive bee trapped in 100-million-year-old amber is one of the earliest pollinators
The fossils could tell us more about the changes ancient wasps went through as they evolved into bees.
A rare and painful tumor that affects humans was found in a 66-million-year-old dinosaur
It's the first time that scientists find a dinosaur affected by this disease.
Largest turtle that ever lived had a shell with horns
A car-sized turtle may have been the largest to have ever lived.
‘Ghost DNA’ belonging to ancient extinct humans is still alive in the genomes of West Africans
A new lineage of humans has been identified in the DNA of certain African populations. But no one knows what...
Epic photo of two mice fighting over crumbs wins award for Wildlife Photographer of the Year
The photographer scoured London's grubby tube station for the perfect moment to take this award-winning shot.
Iranian propaganda tries to pass $20 children’s Halloween costume as an astronaut suit
Yup, they seriously tried to pull this off...
This is the only pink manta ray in the world — and people are going crazy over it
The ray, named after a beloved character from the Pink Panther movies, may have a genetic mutation that makes its...