Researchers have shown why only a small number of planets have the chemical requirements for life—and why the Earth is so fortunate.
Road Salt Is Worse for Freshwater Life Than Expected
Freshwater streams, ponds, and lakes across the United States are becoming saltier, and new research shows the damage may be greater than scientists once thought.
Freshwater streams, ponds, and lakes across the United States are becoming saltier, and new research shows the damage may be greater than scientists once thought.
Apes Can Imagine Things Like Humans Do
In a series of tea party-like experiments, researchers demonstrated for the first time that apes can use their imagination and play pretend, an ability thought to be uniquely human.
In a series of tea party-like experiments, researchers demonstrated for the first time that apes can use their imagination and play pretend, an ability thought to be uniquely human.
Watch: How Is AI Changing Love?
An expert has answers for you about how artificial intelligence is changing the way we love.
An expert has answers for you about how artificial intelligence is changing the way we love.
New Tuberculosis Treatment Is Inhalable
Researchers have developed a new inhalable form of tuberculosis treatment that could significantly reduce the burden of current therapy.
Researchers have developed a new inhalable form of tuberculosis treatment that could significantly reduce the burden of current therapy.
Seeing Your Partner as a ‘Saver’ May Make You Happier in Marriage
There may be a connection between how much a couple spends and saves and how happy they are in their relationship, according to a new study.
There may be a connection between how much a couple spends and saves and how happy they are in their relationship, according to a new study.
How Movies Can Set You Up for Unrealistic Expectations of Love
It’s almost Valentine’s Day, and love stories are in the spotlight.
It’s almost Valentine’s Day, and love stories are in the spotlight.
How Young Adults Recall Early Adversity Shifts Based on Relationships Now
New research finds that how young adults recall adverse childhood experiences fluctuates based on the current quality of their relationships—particularly with their parents.
New research finds that how young adults recall adverse childhood experiences fluctuates based on the current quality of their relationships—particularly with their parents.
Hair Shows Banning Lead in Gas Worked
A new study finds that banning lead in gas worked—and the proof is in your hair.
A new study finds that banning lead in gas worked—and the proof is in your hair.
Listen: Why It’s Hard to Know Your True Self
A new book explores our path to self-discovery—and what it means to be “you.”
A new book explores our path to self-discovery—and what it means to be “you.”
Risk of Death Due to Pregnancy Is Vastly Underestimated
Commonly cited statistics on the mortality risk of pregnancy when compared to abortion in the US are a vast undercount, according to a new study.
Commonly cited statistics on the mortality risk of pregnancy when compared to abortion in the US are a vast undercount, according to a new study.
Lead Exposure as a Kid Tied to Depression Symptoms Later
A new analysis finds that increased concentrations of lead in the blood during childhood were associated with increased depressive symptoms in adolescence.
A new analysis finds that increased concentrations of lead in the blood during childhood were associated with increased depressive symptoms in adolescence.
Fighting Inflammation After Surgery May Make Pain Last Longer
A new study suggests taking anti-inflammatory drugs after surgery may be backfiring and that blocking inflammation during this critical time may, in fact, delay recovery and prolong pain rather than relieve it.
A new study suggests taking anti-inflammatory drugs after surgery may be backfiring and that blocking inflammation during this critical time may, in fact, delay recovery and prolong pain rather than relieve it.
Energy Insecurity Tied to Anxiety and Depression
A new study links energy insecurity to significantly higher rates of anxiety and depression in US households.
A new study links energy insecurity to significantly higher rates of anxiety and depression in US households.
As Energy Drink Ingredient Fuels Leukemia, It May Affect Bone Health
As taurine fuels leukemia, it may also affect bone health, researchers report.
As taurine fuels leukemia, it may also affect bone health, researchers report.
Cigarette Butts Are an Overlooked Source of Microplastic Pollution
Cigarette filters are an underestimated source of microplastic pollution, researchers report.
Cigarette filters are an underestimated source of microplastic pollution, researchers report.