Sea Pickles Glow All By Themselves — Here’s How
Why do sea pickles glow? Evolution is the answer. Read more ›
Science Has Come Up with a Way to Measure Cultural Preferences
"Cultural analytics" is the use of computational analysis and pattern visualization to measure, comprehend, and compare cultural preferences, styles, behaviors, and artifacts. Read more ›
When It Comes to Drug Deals, Environment Is Everything
A new study finds that the environment in which a person buys or sells drugs impacts how they act during the interaction. Read more ›
Lessons on Living a Happy Life — from the First Century
Centuries ago, the teachings of the philosopher Epictetus were collected in a book called the "Enchiridion." Now, a professor has updated the book for today's readers. Read more ›
Studying What Oysters Need to Thrive in Polluted Urban Waterways
A new study looked at how water quality and other conditions in urban waterways affect oysters’ reproductive health. Read more ›
Hunting for Clues: Why Some MS Cases Progress Faster than Others
Why does multiple sclerosis progress more quickly in some patients than others? A new study suggests that lipids may play a role. Read more ›
How HPIV Respiratory Viruses Infect Your Airways
A new study sheds light on how certain respiratory viruses, known as HPIVs or human parainfluenza viruses, infect airway cells. Read more ›
New Coronavirus Database Could Help Vaccine Efforts
A new repository contains molecular maps and spreadsheets detailing how water interacts with the novel coronavirus. Read more ›
Face Masks Can Mean Extra Challenges for the Hard of Hearing
Wearing masks can present unique challenges for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Read more ›