Beer was extremely popular in ancient Mesopotamia. Sipped through straws, it differed from today’s beer and was enjoyed…
Researchers discover clues to the origin of inflammatory bowel disease and a possible strategy for treatment.
Combating sexism and other forms of harassment in online videogames comes down to community standards.
In the blood of COVID-19 survivors are antibodies that can defeat SARS-CoV-2. Researchers are testing whether these antibodies…
As grim as things are with the pandemic raging in the US and the mounting death toll, there are many reasons to be optimistic…
Aerosols of some FDA-approved food coloring could deactivate airborne viruses.
Good mental health is the ability to adapt to changes and stress. Whatever school looks like, parents can help keep kids'…
The global pandemic has fueled illicit online sales of COVID-19 commodities, some of which are dangerous or illegal. Researchers…
A new standard for how videos are sent through the internet and read by your computer could make the digital world more…
Recognizing the influence of evolution on behavior and gender norms suggests ways to reduce gender inequality in leadership…
Miniaturized laboratory equipment is making it easier to identify airborne pathogens in the field, but there's still…
Health statisticians keep careful tabs on how many people die every week. Based on what's happened in past years, they…
Some rainstorms drench you in a second, while others drop rain in a nice peaceful drizzle. A meteorologist explains how…
As Russia fast tracks a coronavirus vaccine, scientists worry about skipped safety checks – and the potential fallout…
Bricks turn out to be useful for storing electricity thanks to their porousness and red pigment.
Good ventilation can reduce the risk of catching coronavirus. An environmental engineer explains how to know if enough outside…
Self-regulation by the technology industry has failed to keep people safe online. That's a job for government.
Rather than a vaccine to beef up your immune system, a psychoactive substance could boost your cooperative, pro-social behavior…
Many patients suffering from COVID-19 exhibit neurological symptoms, from loss of smell to delirium to a higher risk of…
Fitness information like resting heart rate collected by wearable devices can't diagnose diseases, but it can signal…