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The sound of fear: Why so many animals scream

One of the toughest parts of ADHD is left out of the diagnosis

What's missing from the lethal injection conversation

Science-backed guidance for healthy screen time

The genetic secret helping bats survive a deadly epidemic

Eating alone may be secretly spiking your blood sugar

Communal dining significantly improves metabolic health, as social interaction during meals helps regulate blood sugar levels more efficiently than eating alone. Social cues during shared meals may trigger earlier insulin release or reduce physiological stress, allowing the body to prioritize other biological functions...

How much of Earth's life is still undiscovered?

What social media gets wrong about inflammation

A fall mystery: why do only certain leaves turn red?

Autumn foliage displays vibrant colors as trees break down green chlorophyll to recover precious nitrogen for winter dormancy. While yellow pigments remain hidden until chlorophyll fades, red pigments are synthesized anew, prompting scientific inquiry into their evolutionary purpose. One prominent theory suggests these...

'Super' El Niño is coming. What should you expect?

El Niño events are becoming more intense due to human-driven climate change, significantly increasing the frequency of extreme weather such as floods, droughts, and wildfires. Climate scientist Julia Cole, chair of the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Michigan, provides evidence for t...

Vaccinated or not, we’re on the brink of a measles epidemic

The science of self-worth (and how to boost yours)

Self-esteem functions as a filter for how individuals process life experiences, often creating a paradox where those with low self-worth struggle to accept positive events. When reality contradicts a negative self-view, the body experiences physical stress, leading to increased blood pressure and potential long-term he...

Why we should all be 'bookmaxxing'

Reading for pleasure significantly enhances cognitive functions, including attention spans, memory, and executive function, while potentially mitigating brain aging and dementia risks. Recent research highlights that even simple habits, such as grandparents reading to grandchildren, can physically enlarge the hippocamp...

The latest on AI panic — and whether it's justified

When batteries get a facelift, so does renewable energy

Why you'll probably be misdiagnosed in your lifetime

Should race affect BMI guidelines? Doctors are split

How scientists discovered that animals are doctors, too

Lindsay Clancy and postpartum psychosis

How hurricanes triggered lizard evolution