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By Sara Chodosh Jun 25, 2019

Science

How to fact check suspicious science stories for yourself

Plagued by misleading headlines? Go straight to the source.

By Michael Koziol Sep 20, 2016

Science

For Vikings, Murder Was A Family Affair

Large families were used to scare off enemies, and to get even

By G. Clay Whittaker May 27, 2016

Health

In Study, Beer Drinkers Found To Be Less Alzheimer’s-Prone

Is there any problem a cold pint can't solve?

By Shaunacy Ferro Nov 14, 2013

Science

The 13 Weirdest-Named Academic Journals

I can't believe that's science!

By Corinne Iozzio Sep 3, 2009

Gadgets

Hot Tech: It’s Not Just for Geeks Anymore

A new survey shows that early adoption of new gear has gone mainstream

By Joel Barnard Mar 12, 2009

Gadgets

Growth Gadget

New study reports that men who wore a penile extender every day for six months were able to increase the...

By Megan Miller Feb 21, 2008

Science

New Study Rocks the Breastfeeding Boat

Scientists discover that babies fed with enriched formula developed higher IQs than their breastmilk-fed peers

By Gregory Mone Feb 7, 2008

Gadgets

Still No Link Between Cellphones and Cancer

When will this theory die?

By Gregory Mone Jan 29, 2008

Science

The Couch Will Kill You Faster

A study links the onset of aging with activity levels early in life

By Eric Mika Dec 1, 2006

Science

Flab in the Lab

A new way to lose fat, gain it, and even turn it into medicine

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How to fact check suspicious science stories for yourself

For Vikings, Murder Was A Family Affair

In Study, Beer Drinkers Found To Be Less Alzheimer’s-Prone

The 13 Weirdest-Named Academic Journals

Hot Tech: It’s Not Just for Geeks Anymore

Growth Gadget

New Study Rocks the Breastfeeding Boat

Still No Link Between Cellphones and Cancer

The Couch Will Kill You Faster

Flab in the Lab