According climate researchers, greenhouse gas emissions from major fossil fuel and cement producers are significant contributors to the occurrence and intensity of heat waves.
Easy-to-Use Robot Intubation Tool Could Save Lives
A new soft robot intubation device could save lives.
A new soft robot intubation device could save lives.
Gerrymandering Saps Faith in Democracy
When politicians redraw congressional district maps to favor their party, they may secure short-term victories. But those wins can come at a steep price—a loss of public faith in elections and, ultimately, in democracy itself.
When politicians redraw congressional district maps to favor their party, they may secure short-term victories. But those wins can come at a steep price—a loss of public faith in elections and, ultimately, in democracy itself.
How Boredom Can Be Good for You
Boredom isn’t just that restless feeling of disinterest; it’s a psychological signal that motivates us to seek new experiences, a new study finds.
Boredom isn’t just that restless feeling of disinterest; it’s a psychological signal that motivates us to seek new experiences, a new study finds.
Can Inflammation Actually Protect Aging Brains Against Decline?
A new study shows that STING, a molecule that some experimental drugs seek to block, may actually help protect the brain against Alzheimer’s-like decline.
A new study shows that STING, a molecule that some experimental drugs seek to block, may actually help protect the brain against Alzheimer’s-like decline.
The Right Childhood Habits Could Set Kids up for Healthier Lives
A person’s strength and cardiovascular fitness in adulthood may be traced back to behaviors established during childhood, according to a new study.
A person’s strength and cardiovascular fitness in adulthood may be traced back to behaviors established during childhood, according to a new study.
‘How’ Motivates Runners More Than ‘Why’
New research shows that as a run gets harder, athletes focus on the mechanics of finishing rather than broader motivational self-talk.
New research shows that as a run gets harder, athletes focus on the mechanics of finishing rather than broader motivational self-talk.
Is Following True Crime Bad for Your Well-Being?
Researcher Kathryn D. Coduto has studied why it’s hard to disconnect from cases like those of Karen Read or Gabby Petito.
Researcher Kathryn D. Coduto has studied why it’s hard to disconnect from cases like those of Karen Read or Gabby Petito.
‘Killer Bees’ Are Back. Here’s What You Should Know
Yes, killer bees are back. But you shouldn’t panic, says Lewis Bartlett.
Yes, killer bees are back. But you shouldn’t panic, says Lewis Bartlett.
Why Binge Watching TV May Be a Good Thing
Though binge watching may seem like a bad habit, a new study suggests there may be some benefits to not turning off the tube.
Though binge watching may seem like a bad habit, a new study suggests there may be some benefits to not turning off the tube.
2 Things Get Teens to Listen to Parental Warnings More
New research shows that teens take warnings more to heart when parents model their values and show understanding.
New research shows that teens take warnings more to heart when parents model their values and show understanding.
The Right Kind of Protein After Training Can Boost Recovery
The type of protein you eat after intense physical training can significantly affect recovery, according to new research.
The type of protein you eat after intense physical training can significantly affect recovery, according to new research.
Ultra-Processed Foods Are Bad for Men’s Health, Including Sperm
A new study shows that ultra-processed foods lead to weight gain, disrupt hormones, and introduce harmful substances linked to declining sperm quality in men.
A new study shows that ultra-processed foods lead to weight gain, disrupt hormones, and introduce harmful substances linked to declining sperm quality in men.
Droughts Lead to Deadly Air Pollution Spikes
When water is below normal levels in Latin America, air pollution spikes, and thousands of people die prematurely as a result, a new study finds.
When water is below normal levels in Latin America, air pollution spikes, and thousands of people die prematurely as a result, a new study finds.
Teen Gaming Addiction Likely Stems From Mental Health Issues
Video game addiction in teens likely stems from preexisting mental health issues, according to new research.
Video game addiction in teens likely stems from preexisting mental health issues, according to new research.
How Do People Learn to Like Unfamiliar Food Flavors?
New research digs into flavor-nutrient learning—how people come to prefer certain food based on how it makes them feel.
New research digs into flavor-nutrient learning—how people come to prefer certain food based on how it makes them feel.