It seems that COVID-19 may cause long-term heart problems
The evidence is building for long-term post-COVID-19 health problems.
Give lab mice a better life and the science will also get better
Lab animal welfare and good science go hand in hand. A new study calls for both.
When people are offered more plant-based foods, they eat more plant-based food, study shows
Sometimes, healthy change is not that hard.
Steroids improve survival rate of critically ill COVID-19 patients
The World Health Organization already adapted its guidelines to recommend its usage.
In 2020, the biggest cop-killer is (by far) COVID-19
The biggest threat is often unseen.
Debunking the soy-estrogen problem and other soy myths
Soy is unique in that it contains isoflavones, but concerns about consuming soy are not backed by human studies.
The coronavirus might kill the handshake, but the more hygienic fist bump is ready to take its place
The fist bump is here to save the day.
Frog harem: lucky males stay loyal
It's the first time an amphibian was shown to live in a harem.
As the world battles a pandemic, billions don’t have access to soap
It's hard to fight an invisible foe -- it's even harder when you have no weapons.
Meanwhile, they’re testing flying cars in Japan
Is the future finally here?
How the University of Arizona detected a campus outbreak before it even happened
They knew coronavirus was spreading before the patients themselves.
The environmental impact of veggie patties vs meat burgers
Meat alternatives are becoming increasingly popular. Environmentally, they fare much better than beef.
Historic foods: The story of polenta and its journey from poor man’s food to classy delicacy
A staple in some parts of the world, completely unknown in others -- polenta is truly a historic food.
Are milk alternatives more eco-friendly than the real thing?
Here's what the science says.
US geoscience programs drop controversial test to encourage more diversity
Ethnic and racial diversity is very low in the US geoscience programs. Dropping this test could help things.
A potential new weapon in the fight against COVID-19: Food coloring
Can food coloring really help us against the pandemic? These researchers believe so.
Is it ethical to use monkeys for coconut picking? Consumers are starting to say ‘no’
Consumers are changing the way they feel about animals, and they're demanding change.
Mind over matter? Placebo can work even when people know it’s a placebo
Here's a pill that helps you. It doesn't really do anything, except it does.
The diversity paradox in science: minority groups produce more scientific novelty, but their work is often overlooked
A new analysis finds that underrepresented scholars actually outperform the majority of their peers.
The pandemic is sparing most of Africa and we’re not really sure why
Africa is exhibiting remarkable resilience through the pandemic.
