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Amazon trained Prime drivers to use defibrillators Amazon trained Prime drivers to use defibrillators

Oklahoma City USA - September 9 2015; Oklahoma City Bombing Field of Empty Chairs a sculpture in bronze and glass remembering the 168 killed in bombing in 1997

Oklahoma City bombing trauma changed the ‘actual physical being’ of survivors Oklahoma City bombing trauma changed the ‘actual physical being’ of survivors

a side view of an injured eagle beak that is regrowing some keratin

Images show bald eagle’s beak healing from gunshot wound Images show bald eagle’s beak healing from gunshot wound

By Laura Baisas

water from a faucet fills a plastic cup

Why is fluoride in water so controversial? The science of fluoridation, explained. Why is fluoride in water so controversial? The science of fluoridation, explained.

By Lauren Leffer

amazon waterpik-deal-header

Fix your breath with this $100 Waterpik Water Flosser, on sale at Amazon for just $60 Fix your breath with this $100 Waterpik Water Flosser, on sale at Amazon for just $60

By Stan Horaczek

Four urinals mounted on tiled wall

New urinal designs use physics to prevent pee splashback New urinal designs use physics to prevent pee splashback

When you were conceived could impact your weight When you were conceived could impact your weight

By Lauren Leffer

a cut out from old magazine on text background

Why we can’t squash the common cold, even after 100 years of studying it Why we can’t squash the common cold, even after 100 years of studying it

By Bill Gourgey

Clorox air purifiers arranged on a plain background on sale at Walmart

If you have allergies, you need this $70 Clorox HEPA air purifier, on sale for just $30 If you have allergies, you need this $70 Clorox HEPA air purifier, on sale for just $30

By Stan Horaczek

a gloved hand hold circular hydrogel

3D-printed ‘skin’ could make testing cosmetics on animals obsolete 3D-printed ‘skin’ could make testing cosmetics on animals obsolete

By Mack DeGeurin

an illustration of several mouths talking

How to talk for a very, very long time How to talk for a very, very long time

By Laura Baisas

a device on the top of the head with hands holding it

Brain implant helps woman with paralysis speak with her own voice again Brain implant helps woman with paralysis speak with her own voice again

By Mack DeGeurin

An illustration showing how the brain and gut are connected.

The brain remembers what gave you food poisoning The brain remembers what gave you food poisoning

By Laura Baisas

close up of finger balancing a grain of rice next to tiny pacemaker for size comparison

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

Kaenon Truckee glasses in a pattern on a plain background as the best sunglasses for seniors

The best sunglasses for seniors in 2025, according to experts The best sunglasses for seniors in 2025, according to experts

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 How an unusual medical procedure transmitted Alzheimer’s

By RJ Mackenzie

Children and seniors using digital devices

Why e-ink is better for reading than your phone or tablet Why e-ink is better for reading than your phone or tablet

Worker using laptop and smartphone at office

Sorry, hiding your phone won’t stop your procrastination Sorry, hiding your phone won’t stop your procrastination

Martian landscape taken by NASA rover

Toxic dust on Mars could make astronauts sick Toxic dust on Mars could make astronauts sick

Baby holding coin, close-up

Fewer kids are choking on coins—digital payments may be why Fewer kids are choking on coins—digital payments may be why

By Mack DeGeurin

African Woman Blowing Bubble Gum Playful Portrait

Chewing gum can shed hundreds of microplastics into your mouth Chewing gum can shed hundreds of microplastics into your mouth

Sant'Antiocho, Sardinia, Italy - May 6, 2008: A senior fisherman in a traditional cap squints at the camera at golden hour with the sea in the background in the fishing village of Sant'Antiocho. Close-up shot.

Do people in blue zones actually live longer? Do people in blue zones actually live longer?

By Clarissa Brincat

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

The shaky science behind treating measles with vitamin A The shaky science behind treating measles with vitamin A

Father teaching baby how to walk in living room

Why don’t we remember being a baby? New clues in memory mystery. Why don’t we remember being a baby? New clues in memory mystery.

A mouse sniffing the air

Messing with mouse brains during sex leads to unexpected discovery Messing with mouse brains during sex leads to unexpected discovery

By Elana Spivack

Conceptual image of a stack of old analog TV sets with blank screens against a white wall

Why new tech only feels good for a short time Why new tech only feels good for a short time

Hand holding titanium heart implant against black background

In world first, man leaves hospital with titanium heart In world first, man leaves hospital with titanium heart

close up of tinfoil hat on man against blue background

Poor sleep can make you more susceptible to conspiracy theories Poor sleep can make you more susceptible to conspiracy theories

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 How to protect your pets from bird flu

By Lauren Leffer

An Opened Prescription Medicine Bottle Among Many Other Sealed Bottles on Yellow Background High Angle View.

How prescription drugs get their names How prescription drugs get their names

By Julia Craven

Close up of black chess pieces on chessboard with king knocked over

AI tries to cheat at chess when it’s losing AI tries to cheat at chess when it’s losing

Doctors performing eye surgery in operating room

Surgeons implant teeth in patients’ eyes to restore vision Surgeons implant teeth in patients’ eyes to restore vision

Four portable air purifier product images sliced and diced and made into a composite header

The best portable air purifiers for 2025 The best portable air purifiers for 2025

By Terri Williams

a colorful illustration of an open mouth

New device lets you taste food in virtual reality New device lets you taste food in virtual reality

By Mack DeGeurin

black rat sits on cage

Patient’s tingling feet turns out to be a rat-borne brain parasite 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 ‘Poop pills’ tested in pancreatic cancer patients

an astronaut performs a space walk on the international space station. earth is visible in the foreground.

Should the International Space Station be dirtier? Should the International Space Station be dirtier?

By Lauren Leffer

A pattern of ears on a background

Why can some people wiggle their ears? Why can some people wiggle their ears?

By Clarissa Brincat

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

Subtle differences identified in brains of people with schizophrenia Subtle differences identified in brains of people with schizophrenia

Powerbeats Pro 2 earbuds next to the Beats Fit Pro

The best headphones for working out in 2025, tested and reviewed The best headphones for working out in 2025, tested and reviewed

By Julian Vittorio, Stan Horaczek

The best air purifiers for mold

The best air purifiers for mold The best air purifiers for mold

Facial regenerative treatment by LED mask applied to a young woman.

Do LED masks work? What the science says. Do LED masks work? What the science says.

By Sarah Lindenfeld Hall

Skull in CT scanner

Viking mouths were a painful mess Viking mouths were a painful mess

Red tomatoes with googly eyes on yellow background

Scientists finally figured out why tomatoes don’t kill you Scientists finally figured out why tomatoes don’t kill you

Air Purifiers for asthma

The best air purifiers for asthma in 2025, according to experts The best air purifiers for asthma in 2025, according to experts

By Terri Williams

Levoit P350 Air Purifier next to a black dog on the floor.

The best air purifiers for pets, tested and reviewed The best air purifiers for pets, tested and reviewed

By Abby Ferguson

Do face rollers work? We asked a dermatologist. Do face rollers work? We asked a dermatologist.

By Sarah Lindenfeld Hall

Chronic stress affects the way mice perceive loudness Chronic stress affects the way mice perceive loudness

A lineup of the best sex toys on a white background

The best sex toys, tested and reviewed The best sex toys, tested and reviewed

Boiled and half-peeled eggs

Science says this is the perfect way to boil eggs Science says this is the perfect way to boil eggs

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

By Clarissa Brincat

Image of nanoflower structure

Future bandages could be armed with nanoflowers Future bandages could be armed with nanoflowers

a woman reaches to scratch a red rash on her upper back

Why scratching a rash really does make it worse Why scratching a rash really does make it worse

By Laura Baisas

medical professional in a mask

The most dangerous misconceptions about public health The most dangerous misconceptions about public health

By Lauren Leffer

old man looking at sea

What’s the maximum human life expectancy? What’s the maximum human life expectancy?

By Julia Craven

Pulmonary tuberculosis,spreading through the lungs.

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

By Laura Baisas

Norovirus is accompanied by abdominal pain, diarrhea and explosive vomiting.

The best ways to stay safe from the norovirus, aka the winter vomiting bug The best ways to stay safe from the norovirus, aka the winter vomiting bug

By William Schaffner / The Conversation

Demonstration of the easily injectable hydrogel

Injectable hydrogel can strengthen brittle bones Injectable hydrogel can strengthen brittle bones

Tiny pieces of plastic were found lodged in blood vessels in the brains of mice.

Microplastics look like a ‘car crash’ in mice brains Microplastics look like a ‘car crash’ in mice brains

smartwatch forever chemicals

Apple accused of exposing some Watch owners to ‘forever chemicals’ Apple accused of exposing some Watch owners to ‘forever chemicals’

By Mack DeGeurin

the stone remains of a castle, revealing an archway, wall, and a tower

In a global crisis, working harder isn’t the best solution In a global crisis, working harder isn’t the best solution

By Laura Baisas

Close up of person using nasal spray

FDA approves first-of-its-kind nasal spray for severe depression FDA approves first-of-its-kind nasal spray for severe depression

a scientist in a lab pierces the inside of an oyster to extract blood

Oyster blood could fight superbugs Oyster blood could fight superbugs

By Laura Baisas

Patient with paralysis uses mind to pilot virtual quadcopter Patient with paralysis uses mind to pilot virtual quadcopter