Attempts to find brain structures responsible for supposed cognitive sex differences have not succeeded.
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A person dies of opioid overdose once every 13 minutes in the US. A researcher proposes a way using existing technology…
When manufacturing jobs disappear, what are the best ways to help unemployed workers?
A White House decision to take over collection of COVID-19 data from the CDC sparked worries over political interference.…
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Test positivity rates measure the success of a testing program. Even though the US performs a huge number of tests, high…
Framing cats as responsible for declines in biodiversity is based on faulty scientific logic and fails to account for the…
Private mode browsing is a useful way to cover your online tracks. Just don't read too much into the word 'private.'
This summer, NASA's Mars Perseverance rover is taking the next giant leap in our search for signs of life beyond Earth.
This insect's unique reproductive biology could lead to new ways to control the species in the environment – and prevent…
Avoiding drones' prying eyes can be as complicated as donning a high-tech hoodie and as simple as ducking under a tree.
A Kentucky museum tells the history of the universe according to the Bible in an effort to debunk evolution. Its owner,…
Online sleuthing and deductive reasoning identifies what appears to be the only existent portrait painted of the celebrated…
EVs will have lower sticker prices than gas vehicles when batteries are cheaper. Getting there comes down to knowing where…
A new study estimates that $22 billion to $30 billion dollars per year needs to be spent to maintain forests and reduce…
Visualizations can help you understand data better – but they can also confuse or mislead. Here, some tips on what to…
A new study not only shows that the malarial drug chloroquine doesn't block SARS-CoV-2 from infecting lung cells, but…
Many people who participate in disinformation campaigns are unwitting accomplices and much of the information they spread…
When you ask Americans what the word 'science' brings to mind, a majority respond 'hope.' Using this built-in…