Biology

Science

A Scientist Found Something Truly Bizarre Inside A Fossilized Dinosaur Eggshell

ByEvan Thomas Saitta and The Conversation
Health

A Biologist Explains How Aging Changes Your Gut Bacteria

ByNarveen Jandu and The Conversation
Detox

These 2 Distinct Symptoms Will Reveal Whether You Have a Cold or Allergies

ByElana Spivack
Science

A Geneticist Reveals What It Really Means to Have Viking DNA

ByShai Carmi, Harald Ringbauer and The Conversation
Health

This Specific Gene Could Be the Reason You’re Left-Handed

ByElana Spivack
Science

The Scientific Reason Winemakers Are Freaking Out About A Warming Planet

ByThe Conversation, Stephen On and Manpreet K Dhami
Science

This Map Shows How Climate Change Has Already Impacted Your Garden

ByMatt Kasson and The Conversation
Science

One Extremely Human Quality May Help Explain Why Neanderthals Went Extinct

ByThe Conversation and Nicholas R. Longrich
Health

The Truth About Honey And Hay Fever

BySamuel J. White, Philippe B. Wilson and The Conversation
Health

How Contagious Is Measles? These Numbers Will Certainly Surprise You

ByMiriam Fauzia
Health

A Rare Set of Teeth From the Bronze Age Uncovered Clues About Ancient Diets

ByElana Spivack
Health

A Novel Anti-Aging Treatment Revitalized Mice Immune Systems — Will It Work In Humans?

ByMiriam Fauzia
Health

Is The Gut Microbiome Actually Our "Friend"? One Scientist Says No

ByMiriam Fauzia
Health

Scientists Discovered A Game-Changing Secret To How Fungi Reproduce

ByMiriam Fauzia
Health

Are “Exercise” Pills The Future of Health and Fitness? These Studies Show Tantalizing Promise

ByMiriam Fauzia
Pet Science

This “Strange Thing” Every Cat Has Under Its Belly Baffles Scientists

ByElana Spivack
Pet Science

Will my cat eat me if I die? Science holds the delicious answer

ByTara Yarlagadda
Science

Would Humans Be Better Off With Tails? Science Reveals the Complicated Answer

ByLaurence D. Hurst and The Conversation
Science

An Ancient Bone With Traces of Psychoactive Compounds Inside Has Stumped Scientists

ByThe Conversation and Sarah Edwards
Health

Should You Take a Shot of Olive Oil Every Day? Here's What a Nutritionist Does

ByHazel Flight and The Conversation
Science

Not All Bees Have a Queen. Two Bug Experts Explain Why.

ByPhil Starks, Aviva Liebert and The Conversation
Health

Scientists Got An Unprecedented View Of How Covid-19 Affects Women and Men Differently

ByMiriam Fauzia
Health

Is Ozempic An Antidepressant? Preliminary Studies Suggest It Could Be

ByMiriam Fauzia
Health

Scientists Are Making Organoids Out of Amniotic Fluid

ByMiriam Fauzia
Health

Your Dog Might Be Carrying Antibiotic Resistant Strains of E. Coli, New Study Suggests

ByMiriam Fauzia
Animals

Watch A Group Of Marlins Change Color As They Hunt Together

ByElana Spivack
Science

The Psychological Coping Mechanisms Of Elite Athletes Can Help Everyone Face High-Pressure Situations

ByTom Siegfried and Knowable Magazine
Science

Elon Musk’s Neuralink Has a Serious Ethical Problem, a Neurosurgeon Warns

ByNancy S. Jecker, Andrew Ko and The Conversation
Science

Insects Are Obsessed With Light For An Extremely Uncanny Reason

BySamuel Fabian, Jamie Theobald, Yash Sondhi and The Conversation
Pet Science

Why Do Cats Hate Water? The Aversion Has A Simple Answer

ByElana Spivack
Health

A Cell Biologist Reveals the Forgotten Connection Between This Fat Byproduct and Longevity

ByEyleen Jorgelina O'Rourke and The Conversation
Taste of the Holidays

How do Christmas cakes last for years? Inside the “perfect storm” of preservation

ByBecca Caddy
Taste of the Holidays

There might be a biological reason you hate Brussels sprouts

ByBecca Caddy
The Inverse Awards

The 12 Most Mind-Blowing Science Breakthroughs of 2023

ByElana Spivack
Reel science

Netflix’s bloodiest sci-fi thriller of 2021 reveals a real-life monster

ByTara Yarlagadda
get your shot

Covid-19 vaccines could unlock treatments for 5 other deadly diseases

ByKatie MacBride
Worldview

Genetics study reveals the route of an ancient Pacific Ocean odyssey

ByDoris Elín Urrutia
Mind and Body

Mask recommendations are constantly in flux — here's the last guide you'll ever need

ByKatie MacBride
Taste of the Holidays

Inside the toxic history of a beloved festive spice

ByBecca Caddy
The Future of Sleep

Can you become a morning person? Sleep scientists say it is possible with these key tips

ByKatie MacBride
pure fantasy

Why do people have lucid dreams? Study questions the limits of consciousness

ByClaire Cameron
Profile

Thomas Oxley Wants to Transform Our Brains’ Relationship With Computers Forever

ByClaire Maldarelli
Gaming

A brief history of video game poop, from 'Earthbound' to 'Death Stranding'

ByDe'Angelo Epps
Feature

Beyond longevity: The DIY quest to cheat death and stop aging

ByPeter Ward
Reel Science

Netflix's best sci-fi thriller of 2021 reveals a controversial real technology

ByTara Yarlagadda
Not a Pokémon

Scientists want to map the genome of a slime-shooting worm — here's why

ByAnna Funk
Sleep on it

Melatonin won't cure your sleep problems — and it might even be harmful

ByKatie MacBride
Feature

The torment of misophoniacs: The wild science of people who hate the sound of chewing

ByJess Thomson
Microbe swap

Does owning a pet boost your gut health?

ByMiriam Fauzia
Mind and Body

Why is everyone getting sick right now? How Covid lockdowns may affect our immune systems

ByMiriam Fauzia