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World’s smallest pacemaker is the size of a grain of rice

A low-polygon human brain dissolves from top to bottom, visually representing the progression of memory loss

How an unusual medical procedure transmitted Alzheimer’s

By RJ Mackenzie

Martian landscape taken by NASA rover

Toxic dust on Mars could make astronauts sick

A child’s cheek with the characteristic rash associated with measles.

The shaky science behind treating measles with vitamin A

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In world first, man leaves hospital with titanium heart

Tabby cats, with their distinctive coats adorned in a symphony of stripes, dots, and swirls, bring a unique charm to the feline world. These enchanting creatures, often seen in shades of brown, black, and gray with hints of cream, captivate us with their individual patterns. The classic tabby pattern, characterized by bold stripes that run along the cat's back and tail, evokes a sense of timeless elegance. Whether in ebony, tawny, or ashen gray, each tabby cat carries a visual narrative that tells a story of nature's creativity. Some tabbies flaunt the mesmerizing "spotted" pattern, where dots of color dance across their fur like stardust. Others boast the intricate "swirls," a delicate and graceful arrangement of lines that adds an artistic flair to their appearance. Completing their ensemble are those endearing whiskers that frame their faces, adding an extra touch of charm to these captivating companions. Tabby cats, in their varied hues and unique patterns, bring a touch of artistry and individuality to our homes, turning each encounter into a delightful exploration of feline aesthetics.

How to protect your pets from bird flu

By Lauren Leffer

Doctors performing eye surgery in operating room

Surgeons implant teeth in patients’ eyes to restore vision

black rat sits on cage

Patient’s tingling feet turns out to be a rat-borne brain parasite

Close up of hands preparing pill capsules in lab

‘Poop pills’ tested in pancreatic cancer patients

digitally generated computer graphic illustration image of a human brain with a modeling clay texture.

Subtle differences identified in brains of people with schizophrenia

Skull in CT scanner

Viking mouths were a painful mess

In this photo illustration, we see a close-up of the midsection and legs of woman with an arm tattoo holding a smartphone and an illuminated insulin pump.

Does wearing a continuous glucose monitor help people without diabetes? We asked experts.

By Clarissa Brincat

Pulmonary tuberculosis,spreading through the lungs.

Clinical trial finds three new ways to treat drug-resistant tuberculosis

By Laura Baisas

Demonstration of the easily injectable hydrogel

Injectable hydrogel can strengthen brittle bones

Ring-Pop on hand

FDA bans Red No. 3 dye found in many of your favorite snacks

Close up of silver hands from silver poisoning

Mysterious silver poisoning turned an 84-year-old gray for good

Pyramids in Giza

Bubonic plague discovered in ancient Egyptian mummy DNA

backyard chicken flock

The first confirmed, severe human case of bird flu is here

By Lauren Leffer

Modern Kitchen with wooden table, kitchen utensils, cooking pots and others, white background.

Recent panic over black plastic started with a math error

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The 50 greatest innovations of 2024

By Popular Science Team

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Chlorine and cocoa butter may help disease-ridden corals

By Laura Baisas

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Yes, you can still get scurvy

By Laura Baisas

Gila monster spit inspired a new way to detect rare pancreatic tumors

Nurse putting blood pressure monitor arm band on patient

How to ensure your doctor measures your blood pressure correctly

Woman working at desk with face mask on while sick

The research supports you taking a sick day

microbes in the sky

The sky is full of germs

By Lauren Leffer

a mosquito biting human skin

After EEE death in New Hampshire, here’s what to know about the mosquito-borne virus

By Laura Baisas

water flowing from pipes

How heavy rain can make you sick

By Lauren Leffer

an infrared image of a human head, showing warm areas in shades of orange and yellow, and cooler areas in blue and green

Mosquitoes can sense our body heat

By Laura Baisas

Heart in a box transport system

A new organ transport box doubles the window for heart transplants

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Why are people near the Salton Sea getting lung disease?

By Fletcher Reveley / Undark

West Nile Virus cases are on the rise again: How to protect yourself

By Lauren Leffer

Closeup of a young woman sticking out her tongue.

AI tongue scanner can diagnose illnesses with 96 percent accuracy

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have developed a compound that is effective against common bacteria that can lead to rare, dangerous illnesses. This image shows untreated Streptococcus pyogenes bacterial culture full of healthy microbes, labeled green (left). After treatment by GmPcide, the dish is full of dead bacteria (red; right).

A breakthrough in fighting bacteria that causes ‘flesh-eating’ illness

By Laura Baisas

a scientists with a gloved hand prepares a blood sample in a test tube

FDA approves new blood test to detect colon cancer

By Laura Baisas

Close up of pills in blister packs

How will astronauts handle expired drugs on Mars?

This rotifer has just survived a life-threatening infection. When a fungal disease attacked, she switched on hundreds of genes that her ancestors copied from microbes, including antibiotic recipes stolen from bacteria.

No sex? No problem. These tiny, asexual animals steal genes to make their own medicine

By Lauren Leffer

As ‘zombie’ deer disease spreads, scientists look for answers

By Jim Robbins / Yale Environment 360

cows crowded indoors at a farm

Can we prevent a bird flu pandemic in humans?

By Lauren Leffer

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How to avoid getting sick at the barbecue, in the pool, or on the trail this summer

By Bill Sullivan / The Conversation

Microplastic pile close-up

Every human semen sample contained microplastics in new study

steam rising over blue water in a pool built by ancient romans

What Britain’s famed Roman Baths could teach us about microbes

By Laura Baisas

a human skull on a dark background with E270 printed on it

4,000 year-old Egyptian skulls show attempts at brain surgery to treat cancer

By Laura Baisas

Clues from bird flu’s ground zero on dairy farms in the Texas panhandle

Clues from bird flu’s ground zero on dairy farms in the Texas panhandle

By Amy Maxmen / KFF Health News

Why you shouldn’t drink raw milk

By Kerry E. Kaylegian / The Conversation

Small Plastic pellets on blue cloth

Every human testicle contained microplastics in a new study

Three 3D printed polypills

One 3D-printed ‘polypill’ could fit an entire day’s medications

Scotland suddenly has a lot of mosquitoes

Scotland suddenly has a lot of mosquitoes

Tandem insulin pump installed on woman's stomach

FDA issues recall for diabetes app after over 200 reported injuries

Woman wearing Razer Zephyr Mask

Surprise! That futuristic COVID mask was even sketchier than we thought

white cow's milk on a grocery store shelf

Bird flu virus traces detected in 1 in 5 pasteurized cow milk samples

By Laura Baisas

an yellow-ish bag of liver cells in a suspension.

Experimental treatment grows livers from lymph nodes

By Laura Baisas

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Please think twice before letting AI scan your penis for STIs

Microscopic image of virus cell impaled on silicon wafer needles

New material neutralizes 96-percent of virus cells using nanospikes

dairy cows eating animal feed

Bird flu detected in dairy cow milk samples

By Laura Baisas

a prehistoric tooth in a lab

Rare traces of tooth decay and gum disease found in Bronze Age teeth

By Laura Baisas

a sign outside of a construction site reads "danger, asbestos removal in progress"

EPA rule finally bans the most common form of asbestos

By Laura Baisas

human remains uncovered in Sweden.

Kissing and eating during the Stone Age ‘could be lethal’

By Laura Baisas

A pair of mountain goats camera trapped walking along a hiking trail near Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Canada.

Nature wasn’t healing: What really happened with wildlife during pandemic lockdowns

By Lauren Leffer

A doctor puts a bandage on the upper arm of a senior citizen.

CDC recommends Americans 65 and over get additional COVID-19 vaccine

By Laura Baisas

Varda W-1 capsule reentry video screenshot

Watch the plasma fly in space capsule’s dramatic fall to Earth

A syringe with a measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine next to its packaging.

How to check your measles vaccination status amid outbreak

By Laura Baisas

Pigs in sty at factory farm

Gene-edited pigs immune to deadly virus could arrive on farms by next year

A common vole in a wooded area.

First Alaskapox death reported: What you should know about the virus

By Laura Baisas