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Ancient viruses responsible for our big brains and bodies: study
Ancient viruses that infected vertebrates hundreds of millions of years ago played a pivotal role in the evolution of our advanced brains and large bodies, a study said Thursday.The research,...
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Marjorie Greene cites her 'PhD in recognizing BS' in effort to debunk medical...
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) went on the warpath on Thursday against a medical professional who said COVID-19 vaccines saved millions of lives.During a hearing on vaccine safety in the House of...
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Sluggish sperm can be boosted by ultrasound waves, research shows
New research has discovered ultrasound waves can be used to improve the motility of sperm, with the breakthrough offering new hope for families around the world struggling to conceive. According to...
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Florida coral reef still struggling after 2023 heat wave
Coral reefs off the Florida Keys islands are struggling to recover from last summer's record-breaking heat wave, new data showed Thursday, in another sign of the devastating impacts of human-caused...
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'Virgin' stingray expecting offspring in small-town U.S. aquarium
A stingray housed in a small-town aquarium in the United States is expecting offspring without ever having shared a tank with a male of her kind, making her not just a local sensation but a scientific...
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The powerful constraints on medical care in Catholic hospitals across America
Nurse midwife Beverly Maldonado recalls a pregnant woman arriving at Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital in Maryland after her water broke. It was weeks before the baby would have any chance of survival,...
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NASA vows to battle ‘organizational silence’ as problems arise amid Artemis...
ORLANDO, Fla. — NASA was riding a high after the overall success of Artemis I when the uncrewed rocket made a test run to the moon and back in 2022, so the message remained full steam ahead to push...
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What does Lake Washington's warming mean for its future?
ABOARD THE SOUNDGUARDIAN, Lake Washington — The region's cold, watery heart is nestled between Seattle and the Eastside. It uniquely supports two major roadways atop floating bridges, has offered...
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A secret war between cane toads and parasitic lungworms is raging
When the first cane toads were brought from South America to Queensland in 1935, many of the parasites that troubled them were left behind. But deep inside the lungs of at least one of those pioneer...
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Run out of butter or eggs? Here’s the science behind substitute ingredients
It’s an all too common situation – you’re busy cooking or baking to a recipe when you open the cupboard and suddenly realise you are missing an ingredient.Unless you can immediately run to the shops,...
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What is micellar water and how does it work?
Micellar water, a product found in supermarkets, chemists and bathroom cabinets around the world, is commonly used to remove make-up. It’s a very effective cleanser and many people swear by it as part...
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Study: Vaping beats nicotine gum for smokers trying to quit
Whether it’s part of a New Year’s resolution or just following doctor’s orders, ditching cigarettes is easier said than done. And while nicotine gum has long been available to help soothe the...
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Woman in ‘shock’ over $6,000 bill for lifesaving rabies treatment
A suspected bat bite turned into a $6,000 hospital bill for a Seminole County, Florida, woman. Worried she may have been exposed to rabies, Caroline Ford sought treatment from AdventHealth Altamonte...
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Taylor Swift’s Super Bowl flight shows what’s wrong with carbon removal
This story was originally published by Grist. You can subscribe to its weekly newsletter here.A "quite radical" report suggests governments and communities, not the private sector, should be leading...
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Candidates’ aging brains are factors in the presidential race − 4 essential...
The leading contenders in the 2024 presidential election are two of the three oldest people ever to serve as president. President Joe Biden is 81. Former President Donald Trump is 77. Ronald Reagan...
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‘Fourth wave’ of opioid epidemic crashes ashore, propelled by fentanyl and meth
The United States is knee-deep in what some experts call the opioid epidemic’s “fourth wave,” which is not only placing drug users at greater risk but is also complicating efforts to address the...
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What to know about the NASA-funded commercial Moon fleet
The year 2024 promises to be a busy one for American Moon landings, all under a new partnership between NASA and the space industry.A first attempt under the Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS)...
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Musk says patient moves cursor with brain implant
Elon Musk says the first human patient with a brain implant from his Neuralink startup is able to move a computer mouse with thought.Last month, Musk's neurotechnology company installed a brain...
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Anxiety and irritability linked to faster heart aging, study shows
Personality traits such as anxiety and irritability have been linked with early signs of heart aging, according to a study. Experts said the findings show people at risk of developing mental health...
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How psychedelic drug therapy became a rare bipartisan issue in California
This story was originally published by CalMatters, nonprofit, nonpartisan media venture explaining California policies and politics.Assemblymember Marie Waldron is a Republican from San Diego who was...
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