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Conceptual illustration of a drone delivering medical supplies

Rescue from above: How drones may narrow emergency response times Rescue from above: How drones may narrow emergency response times

By Michelle Andrews / KFF Health News

Plane cabin lighting simulating sunset

Simulated sunrises and sunsets in planes may reduce jet lag Simulated sunrises and sunsets in planes may reduce jet lag

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

By Lauren Leffer

Nubian spitting cobra (

Breakthrough cobra venom antidote discovered Breakthrough cobra venom antidote discovered

The English women's athletics team, the appearance of the first UK female athletes at international Olympics, Sweden, Stockholm 1912.

The Olympics has been obsessed with sex for centuries The Olympics has been obsessed with sex for centuries

By Popular Science Team

Peloton bikes in a pattern on a plain background.

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The best 30+ Prime Day fitness sales from our editors The best 30+ Prime Day fitness sales from our editors

European Space Agency astronaut Luca Parmitano, Expedition 36 flight engineer, is pictured near food packages floating freely in the Unity node of the International Space Station.

Why food tastes more bland in space Why food tastes more bland in space

Martial arts gear arranged in a grid

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Starter kit: All the gear you need to start training martial arts Starter kit: All the gear you need to start training martial arts

A lineup of the best electrolyte drink mixes stitched together

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The best electrolyte drinks, according to experts The best electrolyte drinks, according to experts

By Ashley Hubbard, Amanda Reed

Best air quality monitors sliced header

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The best air quality monitors, according to experts The best air quality monitors, according to experts

By John Alexander

Pain doesn’t belong on a scale of zero to 10

Pain doesn’t belong on a scale of zero to 10 Pain doesn’t belong on a scale of zero to 10

By Elisabeth Rosenthal/KFF Health News

Brain and brain waves in epilepsy, computer illustration. This EEG (electroencephalogram) illustration shows generalized epilepsy, affecting the whole brain cortex: all the EEG traces show chaotic brain waves. Epilepsy can take many forms, and have different effects. This could illustrate both benign epilepsy (inherited childhood form that normally improves with age), and myoclonic epilepsy (form that causes muscle contractions). An EEG measures electrical activity in the brain using electrodes attached to the scalp.

100 years of EEG: How this technology transformed neuroscience 100 years of EEG: How this technology transformed neuroscience

By Erika Nyhus / The Conversation

Close up of human brain neuron

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Lab-grown human brain tissue used to control robot Lab-grown human brain tissue used to control robot

Fresh Fruit and Vegetables being shot as they submerged under water. So fresh and delicious. This idea can also be use to show washing food before being process further.

How to properly wash fruits and vegetables How to properly wash fruits and vegetables

By Debbie Wolfe

Oil Pulling Mouthwash, dental oral hygiene rinse aid liquid, trendy alternative detoxifying mouthwash with toothbrush, toothpaste for cleaning teeth on bath background

What does oil pulling do to your teeth? We asked dentists. What does oil pulling do to your teeth? We asked dentists.

gofundme homepage

How GoFundMe perpetuates the myth that only some people deserve help How GoFundMe perpetuates the myth that only some people deserve help

By Nora Kenworthy / MIT Press Reader

man sneezing on a colorful, illustrated background

Why do some people sneeze so loudly? Why do some people sneeze so loudly?

By RJ Mackenzie

Water tank used for wave modulation system

Sound waves power ping-pong ball through aquatic obstacle course Sound waves power ping-pong ball through aquatic obstacle course

The best earplugs for work in 2024 on a plain white background.

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The best earplugs for work The best earplugs for work

person holding pets

The fuzzy science on whether your pet is actually good for you The fuzzy science on whether your pet is actually good for you

By Michael Schulson/Undark

'fraud' written over man in brain device

In the 1960s, swindlers pushed fake radioactive medicine In the 1960s, swindlers pushed fake radioactive medicine

By Popular Science Team

Orange juice with spoon of collagen

Does drinking collagen actually do anything? We asked experts. Does drinking collagen actually do anything? We asked experts.

running in the summer

How runners and cyclists can stay safe in extreme heat How runners and cyclists can stay safe in extreme heat

By Susan Yeargin / The Conversation

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

By Jim Robbins / Yale Environment 360

Illustration of an astronaut on Mars, using a remote control drone to inspect a nearby cliff.

Traveling to Mars could destroy your kidneys Traveling to Mars could destroy your kidneys

By Briley Lewis

Sad child in stairwell using phone

Like cigarettes and alcohol, Surgeon General says social media needs warning labels Like cigarettes and alcohol, Surgeon General says social media needs warning labels

cows crowded indoors at a farm

Can we prevent a bird flu pandemic in humans? Can we prevent a bird flu pandemic in humans?

By Lauren Leffer

a tardigrade. these microscopic animals have right legs and round bear-like bodies with a small pointy appendage in front.

Tardigrade genes edited with an advanced CRISPR technique Tardigrade genes edited with an advanced CRISPR technique

By Laura Baisas

swimming in the pool

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

By Bill Sullivan / The Conversation

Best alarm clocks for heavy sleepers sliced header

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The best alarm clocks for heavy sleepers The best alarm clocks for heavy sleepers

still from the animated film "inside out 2." red anger, purple fear, yellow joy, blue sadness, and green disgust meet with new emotions. Envy is teal, anxiety is orange, and embarrassment is pink.

The science of awkward puberty brain from ‘Inside Out 2’ The science of awkward puberty brain from ‘Inside Out 2’

By Laura Baisas

a black widow spider on a leaf. the spider is black with a red marking on its abdomen.

New experimental black widow venom antidote uses human antibodies New experimental black widow venom antidote uses human antibodies

By Laura Baisas

Microplastic pile close-up

Every human semen sample contained microplastics in new study Every human semen sample contained microplastics in new study

To pee or not to pee? That is a question for the bladder—and the brain To pee or not to pee? That is a question for the bladder—and the brain

By Emily Underwood / Knowable Magazine

Concept art of MouthPad wearable medical device

New device enables tongue-controlled mouse cursor New device enables tongue-controlled mouse cursor

Magnetic resonance spectroscopy machine in hospital laboratory.

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New technology could shrink bulky MRI machines New technology could shrink bulky MRI machines

A colorful adult female Joro spider. These arachnids are native to parts of Southeast Asia.

No, ‘flying’ venomous spiders are not coming for you this summer No, ‘flying’ venomous spiders are not coming for you this summer

By Laura Baisas

There is no science behind eye exercises to improve sight

There is no science behind eye exercises to improve sight There is no science behind eye exercises to improve sight

By Benjamin Botsford / The Conversation

An NA Negroni sitting on the arm of an Adirondack chair with the Cascade Mountains in the background.

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Inside the first non-alcoholic distillery in the United States Inside the first non-alcoholic distillery in the United States

The Sonoran Desert toad.

From toad toxin to medicine: The promise of 5-MeO-DMT From toad toxin to medicine: The promise of 5-MeO-DMT

By Lourdes Medrano/Undark

Drinking alcohol on airplanes is bad for your body

Drinking alcohol on airplanes is bad for your body Drinking alcohol on airplanes is bad for your body

The best seat cushions for office chairs in 2024 on a plain white background.

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The best seat cushions for office chairs, tested and reviewed The best seat cushions for office chairs, tested and reviewed

By Terri Williams

There is new help for dealing with aggression in people with dementia There is new help for dealing with aggression in people with dementia

By Judith Graham / KFF Health News

Cute jack russell dog terrier puppy sleeping on yellow knitted blanket. Funny small sleepy white and brown doggy. Concept of cozy home, comfort, warmth, autumn, winter.

Do dogs dream? The answer might make you appreciate your pup even more. Do dogs dream? The answer might make you appreciate your pup even more.

By Keith Wagstaff

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

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

By Laura Baisas

a black and white photograph of swimmer gertrude ederle. she is standing on a beach in a one piece swimsuit holding an oar.

Fitness & Exercise

Gertrude Ederle and the grueling science of marathon swimming Gertrude Ederle and the grueling science of marathon swimming

By Laura Baisas

beer being poured from a tap

How recycled beer yeast can remove lead from water How recycled beer yeast can remove lead from water

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

By Laura Baisas

a woman listens to music with headphones on over hear ear

How our brains differentiate music and speech How our brains differentiate music and speech

By Laura Baisas

The quest to craft the perfect artificial eye, through the ages

The quest to craft the perfect artificial eye, through the ages The quest to craft the perfect artificial eye, through the ages

By Bill Gourgey

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

By Amy Maxmen / KFF Health News

Fit for a dog? The latest science on CBD for pets Fit for a dog? The latest science on CBD for pets

By Ula Chrobak / Knowable Magazine

mri scan of the brain

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A new neural implant can translate brain activity in two languages A new neural implant can translate brain activity in two languages

DNA test tube and cotton swab wipe test

Law enforcement collected over 1.5 million people’s DNA since 2020 Law enforcement collected over 1.5 million people’s DNA since 2020

Hand holding Neuralink implant

85% of Neuralink implant wires are already detached, says patient 85% of Neuralink implant wires are already detached, says patient

Why you shouldn’t drink raw milk 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 Every human testicle contained microplastics in a new study

Neuralink N1 implant device breakdown

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Neuralink seeks its next brain implant volunteer Neuralink seeks its next brain implant volunteer

Three 3D printed polypills

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

sunscreen on back

Why Americans aren’t getting better sunscreens this summer Why Americans aren’t getting better sunscreens this summer

By Michael Scaturro / KFF Health News

A lineup of the best air purifiers on a white background

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The best air purifiers so you can breathe easy The best air purifiers so you can breathe easy

By Stacey L. Nash, Amanda Reed, Brandt Ranj

Scotland suddenly has a lot of mosquitoes

Scotland suddenly has a lot of mosquitoes Scotland suddenly has a lot of mosquitoes

Neuralink N1 implant device breakdown

Neuralink admits patient’s brain implant is partially ‘retracted’ Neuralink admits patient’s brain implant is partially ‘retracted’

Gene therapy breakthrough allows toddler born deaf to hear Gene therapy breakthrough allows toddler born deaf to hear