Science

Health

How Contagious Is Measles? These Numbers Will Certainly Surprise You

ByMiriam Fauzia

Ninety-five percent coverage is needed to maintain herd immunity.

Health

A Rare Set of Teeth From the Bronze Age Uncovered Clues About Ancient Diets

ByElana Spivack

Here is a look at the human mouth from another millennium.

Health

A Novel Anti-Aging Treatment Revitalized Mice Immune Systems — Will It Work In Humans?

ByMiriam Fauzia

One group of researchers believe they’ve found a way to reset the immune system with a one-time antibody treatment.

Health

Is The Gut Microbiome Actually Our "Friend"? One Scientist Says No

ByMiriam Fauzia

While we might think we derive health benefits from our uninvited houseguests, the theory of evolutionary addiction begs otherwise.

Space

This Map Shows Exactly What You’ll See During April’s Eclipse From Everywhere in the United States

ByDoris Elín Urrutia

More than 300 million people in the US will see a partial eclipse on April 8, 2024.

Health

Is Milk Safe to Drink Right Now? How Bird Flu in Dairy Cows Affects Milk

ByMiriam Fauzia

Don’t fret and pour yourself a tall glass of milk.

Health

Scientists Discovered A Game-Changing Secret To How Fungi Reproduce

ByMiriam Fauzia

This new understanding may help quell the rise of fungal infections.

Space

Ghost Particles Could Help Untangle Quantum Gravity

ByKiona Smith

Physicists look to neutrinos for clues about how gravity works at tiny scales.

Detox

This Odd Yet Common Nighttime Habit Has Stumped Sleep Researchers

ByElana Spivack

You’re more likely to wake up at certain points in the night than others.

Health

Will The Science For Psychedelic Drugs Ever Line Up With The Law?

ByThe Conversation and Ben Seal

The push to legalize hallucinogens is likely to heighten tensions between state and federal law. But will they listen to the science?