gear Push settings
Across cultures and genders the male body fat level we consider ideal is less extreme than you think.
Sorghum bioink could be the next step towards printed food.
Tucked away in the shaded corner of a community garden in New Haven, Connecticut, a beehive awaits. Seven teenagers are here to check on their beehive’s health, but before they do, they need to prepare themselves for the moment. Gathered beneath a bountiful oak tree, they pull on their bee suits – pink and white […]
Could a weekly match on the court be the secret to a longer, healthier life?
Researchers identify the birthplace of new brain cells well into late adulthood.
Our bodies have some surprising allies sometimes.
Tiny brains register pain early, but lack the networks to interpret or respond to it
Eating dairy or sweets late at night may fuel disturbing dreams, new study finds.
Milk is more hydrating than water. Here's why.
A deadly fungus found in ancient tombs yields a powerful new anti-leukemia compound.
A genetic mystery leads to the discovery of a new blood group: “Gwada negative.”
Diabetes drugs show surprising promise in reducing alcohol and opioid use
A 20-minute nap can boost your chances of a creative breakthrough, according to new research.
The "search-and-destroy” microrobot system can chemically shred the resident bacterial biofilm.
Billions carry herpes simplex virus 1. New research reveals it hijacks human genes with eerie precision.
A simple swipe of fluoride varnish in schools is emerging as a powerful, cost-effective tool to fight childhood cavities and reduce health disparities.
Acute stress disrupts key mental skills tied to emotion regulation, a new study finds.
Researchers have newly found a very important function for a well-known enzyme.
Bats can live up to 40 years without developing cancer. Scientists now know why.
A once-weekly oral capsule offers new hope for patients who struggle with daily medication.
Lab-grown teeth could one day replace fillings and implants entirely.
Let the kids run outside.
Neurotech is almost ready to start helping us with anxiety.
For centuries, humans have searched for ways to extend life. Alchemists never found the philosopher’s stone, but scientists have consistently shown that a longer life can be attained by eating less – at least in certain lab animals. But can we find a way to live longer while still enjoying our food? Compounds that mimic […]
Forget brute force—Stanford engineers are using finesse to tackle deadly clots.
FDA-approved fish fillet now served at a Portland restaurant
Imagine catching cancer before symptoms even appear. New research shows we’re closer than ever.
Scientists finally figured out a way to take CAR-T cell therapy beyond blood.
It's a stunning breakthrough for neuroprosthetics
In a decade, the country expects 90% of all keyhole surgeries to include robots.
Implants have come a long way. But we can do even better.
Guns are the leading cause of death of kids and teens.
The amphibian blueprint for regeneration may already be written in our own DNA.
Researchers engineer a fungus that kills mosquitoes during mating, halting malaria in its tracks
Liquid sugars like soda and juice sharply raise diabetes risk — solid sugars don't.
They're the least filling food ever.
The cold plunge may not be helping those gains you work so hard for.
If confirmed, this could be useful for billilons of people.
Mental effort barely increases brain energy use.
Researchers show maternal iron levels can override genetic sex determination in mice.
Forget the stereotype. Vegetarianism is becoming a cultural statement.
Smoking meat may be our human heritage.
This pen traces hand tremors to diagnose Parkinson's.
It’s not about crash diets or miracle cures. It's about a balanced lifestyle.
The new study flips the scrip on prior research.
It's not always a problem, but sometimes, it is.
Canine cancer trials could help transform the fight against a deadly childhood cancer
Scientists combine two cancer drugs to delay aging and disease in mice.
An amoeba that kills 70,000 people a year is finally yielding its secrets.
If you’ve handled cat litter or eaten raw meat or unwashed produce, there’s a chance you might have a permanent toxoplasmosis infection spread throughout your body.
