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Why This One Simple Habit Could Lead To Much Better Sleep
It’s time to look closer at co-sleeping — with babies and beyond.
The Evolutionary Benefits Of Being Forgetful Should Make You Feel Better About Memory Lapses
Why do we forget things? Is it simply a sign of memory impairment, or are there benefits?
Researchers Found Bird Flu In Pigs — Here’s Why That’s So Worrisome
The latest move for H5N1 influenza has researchers more concerned than ever.
The Secret To Slowing Aging Might Be Hiding In Plain Sight
Researchers have known for decades that the faster an animal grows, the shorter its lifespan, at least among mammals.
Humans Can Make Better Choices In Elections Than A Monkey, Right? Right?
Researchers show that when it comes to election decisions, humans don’t have much of an edge on monkeys.
‘Tiny Forests’ Are Taking Off In Cities Everywhere — But Can They Thrive?
Trees in urban areas are expensive to plant and difficult to maintain. That doesn’t mean it isn’t worth trying.
Cooling The Earth By Blocking Sunlight Is Relatively Simple — But Should We?
The risks of solar geoengineering will be magnified if critics are ignored and researchers are allowed to self-regulate.
Researchers Find Oxygen Made Without Photosynthesis — With Mind-Blowing Consequences
A recent study demonstrates that oxygen may be produced without the need for life at depths where light cannot reach.
Science Is Slowly Uncovering the Link Between Mental Health and Perimenopause
Women going through perimenopause are more than twice as likely to develop bipolar disorder.
The Most Powerful Telescopes Suggest the Cosmos Is Surprisingly Simple
The universe may actually be far less complex than we thought.
A Candy Engineer Reveals What A Snickers Bar Is Actually Made Of
The components of one Snickers bar showcase several common processes used in candy science.
When The Clocks Go Back For Daylight Savings, Night Owls Lose Out
It turns out not everyone “gains an extra hour” of sleep.
Why Dirt Is Good For Kids — And Could Lead To A Healthier Adulthood
Let them eat dirt!
49 Years Later, The Tiny Bird Stephen King Marked As An Omen Of Death Still Haunts Us
This shy, nocturnal bird has a song that has spooked people for centuries.
The Medicines We Take Don’t All Break Down In Our Bodies — They End Up Here Instead
However, the chemicals can eventually end up in rivers, oceans, soils, and so many more places.
Do IUDs Actually Increase the Risk For Breast Cancer? Here’s What A New Study Revealed
A new study has found a link between hormonal intrauterine devices (IUDs) and breast cancer.
How Good Is AI At Detecting Human Emotions? Too Good.
Identifying specific emotions has significant implications for everything from marketing to education and health care.
The Real Reason America Is Obsessed With Beef Is Not What You Think
Beef has reached iconic status in American culture.
A Halloween Candy Binge Can Wreck Havoc On Your Gut Health — But There Is A Key Trick
While no candy is truly healthy, some options are better for your gut than others.
This Forgotten Parasite Is More Common Than You Think — Can AI Help Detect It?
Blood samples of patients infected with a parasitic worm that causes schistosomiasis contain hidden information that marks different stages of the disease.
