How to overcome your device dependency and manage a successful digital detox
Disconnecting from the digital realm from time to time is good for your well-being, but doing so can be difficult. There…
Disconnecting from the digital realm from time to time is good for your well-being, but doing so can be difficult. There…
Past shifts in food habits suggest there are 2 paths to the adoption of new foods: One relies on familiarity and safety,…
Every human brain still holds primitive instincts that we share with our monkey ancestors. Is that part of your brain in…
Fruit flies wreak havoc on crops in Hawaii, but a type of parasitoid wasp armed with a biological weapon has helped keep…
Owning a gun can influence your outlook, both fueling a sense of danger in the world around you and holding out the promise…
By analyzing the resistance genes and proteins of E. coli, researchers can optimize treatments to address both current and…
Scientists use jargon and complicated language to describe their work. Regular folks ‘get it’ more when descriptions…
Spreading rumors is human nature. It’s a way people try to make sense of a messy world. In the age of social media and…
The components of one Snickers bar showcase several common processes used in candy science.
Understanding the differences in growth rate between animals can help clarify the mechanisms behind aging-related diseases…
A behavioral ecologist explains the reciprocal social relationships vampire bats maintain, in sickness and in health.
What may be scariest about a spooky black cat is the way superstition and tradition shape people’s perceptions and biases…
Good storytelling relies on sound writing, believability, creativity and lived experience. AI has become skilled at the…
From creating the Space Force to blocking weapons testing in space, both Trump and Harris have extensive records on space…
While most Halloween candies contain lots of sugar, some are better for your gut microbiome than others.
Cardiovascular disease develops and presents differently in women and men. But medical guidelines are often based on studies…
Schistosomiasis is a neglected tropical disease that triggers specific immune responses in the body. Identifying those hidden…
New research finds that marmots who experience adversity early in life have a lesser chance of survival.
Scary movies and haunted houses can actually be a coping mechanism that helps you survive.
Fusion reactors get hot − scientists need materials that can take the heat without deforming and deteriorating.