Biology

Look: Ancient mammal shows how modern animals could survive climate change

Is alcohol bad for your health? Here's what the science actually says

Can spicy food boost our gut health? Here's what the science says
Covid-19’s “Kraken” subvariant: An infection expert answers 7 top questions
New mRNA cancer vaccine has a key difference from most jabs
Tripledemic: How viruses may outcompete each other
Plague study complicates a commonly held belief about the Black Death
Can spicy foods cure colds? A neuroscientist reveals the encouraging truth
HBO's 'Last of Us' gets one thing wrong about its zombie apocalypse
Dinosaur fossils complicate our understanding of how they reproduced
Scientists recommend 5 minutes of walking to combat your worst habit
Why can’t I understand my dog? Recent research may offer an answer
Research confirms a fact about the clitoris the Ancient Greeks understood
A new Covid-19 omicron subvariant, XBB.1.5, is sweeping the country.
Ancient Siberian DNA upends our understanding of Native American migration
Listen: Dolphins "scream" to each other over human-made noise pollution
Ancient DNA analysis debunks a toxic myth about Vikings
One creature’s live fast, live long lifestyle may reveal how to slow aging
The most underrated dystopian thriller on HBO Max ignores a simple scientific reality
Viking DNA study finds they were more genetically diverse than modern Scandinavians
Losing weight doesn't resolve inflammation tied to weight gain, mouse study suggests
Bionic pig penises offer a "promising" new erectile dysfunction treatment
Stiff-person syndrome: Two brain scientists explain Celine Dion’s rare diagnosis
This overlooked biometric on fitness trackers could reveal how healthy your heart is
Animal brains use complex calculations to evade getting eaten
Shipwrecks, new species, and dead zones: 9 biggest deep-sea discoveries of 2022
Biology’s ultimate comeback story could debunk a key Darwin theory of evolution
Can ayahuasca boost brain health? The side effects may temper benefits — study
Breakthrough Awards: How these 4 researchers changed science in 2022
Meet these 10 plants and fungi new to science in 2022
What is invasive strep A? The potentially dangerous condition is currently on the rise
This neuroscientist taught brain cells to play Pong — and shifted how we view human intelligence forever
This ecologist is on a mission to save Earth’s microbiome — and he’s closer than ever
Some people really do feel more hungover than others — genetics could help reveal why
Can doctors cure tinnitus? An ear expert explains how to drown out the ringing
What can my pet eat during the holidays? You might be surprised
Can insects feel pain? Here’s why we need to talk about bug rights
Is your favorite food genetic? Study identifies 325 genes that influence taste
These science-backed hacks will keep your Christmas tree fresh for weeks
How do Christmas cakes last for years? Inside the “perfect storm” of preservation
Grab a cracker: Meet the microbes that make your holiday cheese plate
These frogs can become “invisible” and scientists just figured out their secret
Why a book-loving fungus has alien-hunting scientists excited
Back from the dead: 9 species rediscovered in 2022
A “super-resistant” gene mutation in mosquitoes may increase the risk of dengue, a study finds
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Scientists found previously unknown genes that show humans are still evolving
A strangely sedentary butterfly reveals why adapting to climate change isn't enough
Your nose has a microbiome — does it hold the key to ridding respiratory infections forever?
'Cellular glue' could help scientists play Legos with your body's building blocks