Research shows the presence of dogs increases overall human well-being, which can come in handy in high-stress work environments…
If you think only humans engage in disinformation, think again. Here is a stunning example of a beetle manipulating the…
A biologist explains what proteins do in viruses, how they interact with human cells, how the vaccine delivers mRNA into…
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Encrypted messaging services like Telegram provide virtual dark corners where far-right extremists can recruit, organize…
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The spread of tawny crazy ants may be driven, in part, by their need for calcium.
Facial recognition, social media and location tracking give law enforcement a leg up in a monumental investigation.
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As invasive species transform the world, frontline agencies take solace that species needing unique partners can’t invade…
Banning extremists from social media platforms can reduce hate speech, but the deplatforming process has to be handled with…
Smart people can have really bad ideas – like selectively breeding human beings to improve the species. Put into practice,…
A biologist who studies the evolution of diseases explains what's different about the two new virus strains that have…
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'Orphan drugs' with high price points are being tested as treatments for COVID-19. There's a better way to spur…
AI algorithms can solve hard problems and learn incredible tasks, but they can't explain how they do these things. If…
A biologist explains where proteins come from and what role the 20,000 or so proteins in your body play in keeping you alive…
Anti-nutrients naturally occur in food and can block the amount of other nutrients available for your body to use. But their…