Medical advancements don’t just happen by themselves. Each new treatment and drug is the result of tireless work by researchers, often working with health data...
Cockroaches are gross, but they’re also fascinating examples of evolution at its most cunning. These insects have scuttled across the Earth for hundreds of millions...
Electromagnetic radiation — it might sound like something that you’d be better off avoiding, but electromagnetic waves of various kinds underpin our senses and how...
In the future, the range hood in your kitchen may be able to automatically put out fires. It won’t do it with a dry chemical...
Would you like to learn a secret that will make you look younger and leave you feeling full of life and energy? All you need...
A total solar eclipse will take place tomorrow as the Moon moves between the Sun and the Earth. Although only a small part of the...
I have a huge sweet tooth. I always have. My friend and fellow graduate student Andrew is equally afflicted, and living in Hershey, Penn., “Chocolate...
Coughs are mainly a protective reflex to remove foreign bodies, mucus or irritants and a primary respiratory reflex for inflammation. Knowing which type of cough...
Many of us choose what we eat very carefully, or at least dedicate our minimum attention to it. But when it comes to drinks, especially...
Nails are What Separate Primates from Mammals Most mammals have claws, while primates, including humans, have nails on their fingertips. Primates developed nails instead of...
When feeling tired and low on energy, many people’s first reaction is to reach for a cup of coffee. Energy drinks are the other popular...
A recent study carried out by Penn state food scientists has shed even more light on green tea’s anti-cancer effects, finding that a compound within the...