Coronavirus: the pandemic is changing our brains – here are the remedies
Whether you had COVID-19 or just stressed out about getting it, your brain's hippocampus may have shrunk in the last...
Stella Immanuel’s theories about the relationship between demons, illness, and sex have a long history
This is not a time to pick religion over science.
Using antibacterial agents in the COVID-19 era may promote antimicrobial resistance.
It's not helping anyone.
Why don’t we hear about the low number of coronavirus deaths in Central Europe?
The lesser known success stories.
Thousands of women have run out of tampons and pads under lockdown – time to talk about sustainable period products
Supriya Garikipati, University of Liverpool To many people, this is a luxury. Image via Wiki Commons. The coronavirus pandemic has...
Avoiding single-use plastic was becoming normal, until coronavirus. Here’s how we can return to good habits
The pandemic is not a green light for pollution.
Coronavirus shows how ageism is harmful to the health of older adults
Another prevalent form of discrimination: ageism.
Quarantine bubbles – when done right – limit coronavirus risk and help fight loneliness
We are a social species, and getting through this pandemic can be extremely tough. Here's how we can form small...
Police officers accused of brutal violence often have a history of complaints by citizens
Complaints are a reliable indicator -- but they need to be addressed properly.
Riot or resistance? How media frames unrest in Minneapolis will shape public’s view of protest
The role of the media is crucial in the ongoing protests.
While the world is distracted, Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro is devastating indigenous lands in the Amazon
Amid a global pandemic also ravaging Brazil, the country's administration is dismantling Amazon protection.
Lockdown: we need to experiment with reopenings now to prevent a second wave
If we want to relax the lockdown, we need to experiment. But that's exactly the kind of thing policymakers don't...
If we want to address climate change, we could use the help of the military
In addition to being a major polluter itself, the military could help reduce climate change denial.
How the Use of the Proper Imagery Can Aid Online Educational Platforms
Education must change to keep up with modern needs -- and modern technology.
How to Choose a Diet and Stick with It
Dieting can be an overwhelming (and counterproductive) experience.
Stop calling it the ‘Wuhan Coronavirus’
We too have done this -- but it is not the ideal approach.
Why healthcare professionals need to understand AI
AI is now advancing at an unprecedented rate, making it increasingly part of our healthcare system.
Are the moments before our death actually the happiest?
How we experience the moment of death may be influenced by a cocktail of brain chemicals and the manner in...
Are Beavers Nature’s “Little Firefighters”?
It’s about dam time: Beavers are acknowledged for their firefighting skills in five recent blazes.
The neuroscience of the Christmas cheer ‘emotion’
Credit: Pixabay. It is, for many of us, the most wonderful time of the year. “Christmas cheer” is that thing...
There may be a second black hole at the center of our galaxy
Astronomers think that the Milky Way's supermassive black hole may have a companion -- and that could teach us more...
A 6,000-year-old fruit fly gave the world modern cheeses and yogurts
A lucky encounter between a fruit fly and a pail of milk around 5,500 years ago set the stage for...
Which CBD Gummies Are the Best for Pain Management?
CBD is all the rage right now -- and for good reason. In fact, CBD products are so popular you...
To what extent will hurricanes, hot weather, and other extremes damage the Earth in 2050?
Spoiler alert: things are not looking too good.
How close are we to mainstream cultured meat consumption?
You’ve seen the Impossible Whopper, but does this mean we’ll have cultured meat in supermarkets soon?
Science Vs. Fiction: What’s True About CBD?
The CBD hype has taken the world by storm, but it's also moving faster than the science is.
Where Does the Carbon Go When Permafrost Coasts Erode?
Arctic coastlines have not been considered carefully in carbon cycles for long, but new research suggests that eroding permafrost may...
New dark energy experiment may solve one of the universe’s greatest mysteries
Will we have to rewrite Einstein's theory of gravity? The DESI experiment could find out.
American millennials are embracing plant-based ‘meat’
Rising concern about climate change has spurred a flurry of Silicon Valley biotech startups focused on plant-based alternative meats.
How CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing is set to change the world
Gene editing sounds super scary but its potential to improve our lives is immense. Is it worth the leap, though?
How Volcanic Mountains Cool the Climate
Though coastal plutons spew greenhouse gases into the atmosphere as they form, they also pull some of those gases back...
How scientists detected water on an alien planet for the first time
K2-18 b is probably the most Earth-like planet we've discovered so far.
Climate change in the Arctic is destroying Viking artifacts
Ancient Arctic artifacts are disappearing as warming unfurls.
Taking birth control pills as a teenager may increase risk of depression
Teenage women who used birth control pills were at a higher risk of clinical depression years later.
Some interesting facts about Komodo dragons
Dragons are make-believe but this lizard is every bit as epic.
Is AI in danger of becoming too male?
Only 13.83% of AI authors in arXiv are women and, in relative terms, the proportion of AI papers co-authored by...
Turtle embryos can choose their own sex – but why?
Turtles can control their own development and choose for themselves whether to become a boy or a girl.
How to pet a cat, according to science
The question we all need an answer to.
Contrails’ warming effect on the climate could triple by 2050
Contrail cirrus clouds have warmed the atmosphere more than all the carbon dioxide from planes since the dawn of aviation...
How the world’s most famous codebreaker unlocked the secrets of nature’s beauty
The beauty that surrounds us has order – and one of the world’s best codebreakers was the key to unlocking...
Is Human Psychology Driven by Gut Microbes?
When research turns to shit: a science-based personal narrative on the gut-brain-axis.
How science can help you sleep better at home
Sleep is a weird thing, but science is trying to help us make sense of it.
How much is a clean beach worth to you?
Putting a price on the environment isn't easy, but it helps in order to save it.
Cat muzzles: cruel or useful?
A popular accessory among cat owners that might do more harm than good.
Monitoring Volcanic Craters with Infrasound “Music”
Volcanic craters act as giant horns that emit intense low-frequency sounds.
The naked mole-rat is impervious to pain and cancer, and lives ten times longer than it should — what can we learn from it?
The naked mole-rat is perhaps one of the most bizarre beasts on the planet.
Ceramics Trace a 14th Century Indonesian Tsunami
A tsunami-devastated region has a long historical precedent.
Lab-grown dairy hints at the future of food
Technology is driving the industry toward providing alternatives to conventionally produced food products.
Are brain games mostly BS?
Playing brain games may only make you better at playing brain games.
Why do people care about ancestry and how to check it
It's never been easier and more popular to look for your family tree.
