Sharks are dying at alarming rates, mostly due to fishing, but retention bans may help, researchers report.
There’s a Growing Heart Health Divide in the US
A new study highlights a growing divide in cardiovascular health in the US, showing that wealth and education play a significant role in heart disease risk.
A new study highlights a growing divide in cardiovascular health in the US, showing that wealth and education play a significant role in heart disease risk.
Your Environment Can Increase Your Dementia Risk
A new study focuses on the powerful role our surroundings play in shaping dementia risk.
A new study focuses on the powerful role our surroundings play in shaping dementia risk.
Air Dry Your Clothes to Save Money and Cut Emissions
Switching to air drying your clothes can save you hundreds of dollars and cut emissions, researchers report.
Switching to air drying your clothes can save you hundreds of dollars and cut emissions, researchers report.
Pupils Shed Light on the Brain During Sleep
For the first time, researchers have been able to observe how the pupils react during sleep over a period of several hours.
For the first time, researchers have been able to observe how the pupils react during sleep over a period of several hours.
What’s the Latest News on Bird Flu?
The avian flu virus continues to affect poultry producers and dairy farms in 2025.
The avian flu virus continues to affect poultry producers and dairy farms in 2025.
Eye Changes May Be Early Warning for Alzheimer’s
Researchers have identified that an eye condition affecting the retina, the light-sensing tissue in the back of the eye, may serve as an early indicator for Alzheimer’s disease.
Researchers have identified that an eye condition affecting the retina, the light-sensing tissue in the back of the eye, may serve as an early indicator for Alzheimer’s disease.
There’s a Link Between Infant Mortality and Lead in the Air
Infant mortality is tied to the concentration of lead in the air, according to a new study.
Infant mortality is tied to the concentration of lead in the air, according to a new study.
Plastic Exposure May Be Making Bacteria Resistant to Drugs
Microplastics could be fueling antibiotic resistance, according to new research.
Microplastics could be fueling antibiotic resistance, according to new research.
During Hibernation, These Lemurs Defy Cellular Aging
Hibernating lemurs can turn back the clock on cellular aging, researchers report.
Hibernating lemurs can turn back the clock on cellular aging, researchers report.
‘Midlife Window’ Could Be Key for Preventing Brain Decline
Researchers have identified a critical “midlife window” for preventing age-related brain decline.
Researchers have identified a critical “midlife window” for preventing age-related brain decline.
Rising Temps Could Lead to Rapid Population Declines
Researchers have uncovered a critical link between rising temperatures and declines in a species’ population.
Researchers have uncovered a critical link between rising temperatures and declines in a species’ population.
Listen: Do Animals Understand Death?
In a new book, a philosopher examines whether animals can grasp mortality—from dogs mourning owners to orcas grieving young.
In a new book, a philosopher examines whether animals can grasp mortality—from dogs mourning owners to orcas grieving young.
New Glaucoma Treatment May Save Vision
Researchers have discovered a new way to treat glaucoma.
Researchers have discovered a new way to treat glaucoma.
More Empathy May Be Key to STEM Learning Success
A more empathic approach to education—one that takes into account how learners prefer to receive content—may be key to STEM learning success, especially for underrepresented groups.
A more empathic approach to education—one that takes into account how learners prefer to receive content—may be key to STEM learning success, especially for underrepresented groups.
News Stories About Being Alone May Make Loneliness Worse
New research reveals a paradox: How the media portrays solitude—though well-intentioned—may exacerbate loneliness by negatively influencing people’s beliefs about being alone.
New research reveals a paradox: How the media portrays solitude—though well-intentioned—may exacerbate loneliness by negatively influencing people’s beliefs about being alone.