Category Science

In the early days of the semaglutide weight loss wave, many of its users reported less interest in alcohol. A study now says that these effects extend well beyond the…

The crisis of fentanyl and other opioids is far from over in the U.S., and a new study stresses that point, finding that the illicit use of these substances is…

Golf courses are meticulously maintained with a variety of chemicals, including pesticides. But living too close to finely groomed greens and fairways could increase one’s risk of developing Parkinson’s disease…

When the Fagradalsfjall volcano in Iceland began to erupt in 2021, experts banded together to create defensive barriers with dirt to protect civilians in the surrounding areas.  Crews from the…

Vultures are often seen as unsightly outcasts in the animal kingdom, yet their dirty work is needed to keep ecosystems healthy. New research has shown that without these underappreciated scavengers,…

Social media: it’s where we catch up with friends, watch funny videos, and sometimes fall into a bottomless pit of doomscrolling, that curiously compelling habit of consuming excessive amounts of…

When you think of formaldehyde, you probably picture building materials or embalming fluid, not your body lotion or hair conditioner. But this toxic chemical, long linked to cancer, also lurks…

The need for Alzheimer’s prevention is growing. About 7 million people in the U.S. now live with the disease, with estimates climbing to 13 million by 2050. The estimated annual…

Compost is known for helping the environment by putting waste to good use, but in an unexpected way, it may also give rise to more effective chemotherapy treatments. According to…

Everyone who’s watched a police procedural knows that crime scene investigators can link the tiniest bits of organic evidence to a perpetrator though their DNA. A new technique could take…