Science

Why Venus May Be Our Best Bet For Finding Life In the Solar System

Venus and Earth once looked a lot alike. Could our planet’s forgotten early twin also contain life?

LSD — Yes, LSD — Shows Promising Results For Treating Anxiety

A clinical trial in the US by the biopharmaceutical company MindMed has shown that a form of LSD (lysergide d-tartrate), given at a relatively low dose, can effectively treat people with anxiety.

This Extremely Common Sleeping Behavior Is Never Normal

As much as 40 percent of adults snore, but when does a common behavior signal a problem?

Over 700 Startups Have Invested Billions of Dollars Into Solving Humanity’s Most Challenging Problem

In “Why We Die,” biologist and Nobel laureate Venki Ramakrishnan explores the science of aging and life extension.

What the Science Really Says About The Health Benefits Of Freezing Bread

Several recent TikToks have claimed that freezing bread actually makes it healthier.

Yes, You Can Train Your Cat to Use the Toilet — But Experts Warn of These Potential Consequences

Just because you can doesn’t mean you should.

Why Scotland Is Leading the World In This Essential Type Of Alternative Energy

Tidal and wave energy may be the largest untapped resources of renewable energy on the planet. But will they work?

The Real Reason Behind The ‘Epidemic’ of Nearsightedness — And How To Fix It

Optometry researchers estimate that about half of the global population will need corrective lenses to offset myopia by 2050 if current rates continue.

China Just Launched its Chang'e-6 Mission To Grab Samples From the Elusive Far Side of the Moon

Liftoff for the Moon’s newest robotic visitor.

Kentucky Derby Race Horses Are a Paradox — Why It's Nearly Impossible to Predict the Winner

What drives a horse’s speed and stamina? Equine experts still aren’t sure.