Why Does Anorexia Often Lead to Excessive Exercise?
A new study looks at why anorexia often causes excessive exercising and the genes that make people vulnerable to the condition. Read more ›
Green Space Alert: Beware of Lead When Industrial Areas Go Residential
A study found lead contamination in the soil of some New York City parks and green spaces in old industrial areas that have been redeveloped as residential. Read more ›
What About the School Cafeteria Workers?
School cafeteria staff are a vital part of educational communities. Yet not much research has been done to assess whether they work at safe temperatures. Read more ›
Pangolin: The Strange Endangered Mammal You Probably Never Heard Of
The Sunda pangolin (of Southeast Asia) is an enigmatic creature — and one of the world's most endangered animals. New research sheds light on this obscure animal. Read more ›
This Sound Breakthrough Could Lead to New Class of Acoustic Devices
This physics breakthrough will help create cheaper, lighter acoustic devices that use less battery, and that can function in harsh environments. Read more ›
Scientists Spot Light from a Black Hole Merger for First Time Ever
It turns out not everything about black holes is dark. Read more ›
The Mysterious Science of Smell
A group of scientists are taking a deeper look at the way we experience scent, and the brain signals that tell us what we're smelling. Read more ›
What Is It About Wildfire Smoke That’s So Bad For Our Health?
As wildfires happen more frequently due to climate change, scientists are working to determine what specific chemical compounds make wildfire smoke so harmful. Read more ›
What These 19,000-Year-Old Human Footprints Say about Prehistoric Life
Researchers have found human footprints up to 19,000 years old — providing a snapshot of life among our prehistoric human ancestors. Read more ›