New research digs into why we breeze through some sentences in a book or article but have to reread others to comprehend their meaning.

"When there was an elevation in PM2.5 air pollution in the week before surgery... we saw increased risk of major medical complications..."

"What we found is that COVID—and the time dads spent at home with their children during that period—did not change fathering in any lasting way."

A study has found critical gaps in knowledge, vaccination status, and acceptance of the MMR vaccine among patients visiting ERs.

A researcher answers questions about the rare rodent-borne virus that caused a deadly cruise ship outbreak.

New findings could reshape the future of neurodegenerative therapies and may even change how scientists think about brain aging itself.

A new study found that teens who used social media more often each day tend to struggle with recognizing and pronouncing words.

A neuroscientist has answers for you about how attachment styles change from childhood to adulthood—and how you can become more secure.

"Our health is shaped not only by individual behaviors, but also by the environments we live in."

New research digs into therapy choices and outcomes among patients with breast cancer.

Researchers have discovered serious security vulnerabilities in three popular, cloud-based password managers.

In a new podcast episode, an expert explains what you can actually do to improve our memory—including one easy thing you can do every day.

Researchers have shown for the first time that apes can use their imagination and play pretend, an ability thought to be uniquely human.

Religious studies professors dig into our penchant for superstitions and the boundaries between science and falsifiability.

In a new podcast episode, an expert explains what you can actually do to improve our memory—including one easy thing you can do every day.

New research digs into how being single long-term affects people's well-being.

A new study pinpoints which DNA variants are likely responsible for the length of your pup's ears.

New research reveals that two types of actions shape our first impressions—and our willingness to trust—more than other moral behaviors.

"This work represents a paradigm shift in how we think about antiviral therapies."

Using electric vehicles batteries to power households could save their owners thousands of dollars in bills while cutting emissions.

New findings indicate the United States is not in the top five countries with the highest levels of narcissism.

New research finds that the sugar alcohol sorbitol is not as harmless a sugar substitute as once thought.

One of South America's most mysterious archaeological sites may finally have a pragmatic explanation.

"It’s a really exciting time to be studying quantum mechanics and computing." In this video, an expert breaks down why the future of computing is quantum.

"Our work highlights how evolutionary adaptations to diet and disease may have influenced primate biology, including humans."

Resistance training outperforms endurance exercise in improving insulin sensitivity in obesity and Type 2 diabetes models, researchers report.

"This fossil doesn't just settle the debate. It flips decades of T. rex research on its head."

A pair of ceramic materials could unlock the potential of safer, longer-lasting solid-state batteries, researchers report.

"This fossil doesn't just settle the debate. It flips decades of T. rex research on its head."

A new book challenges the scientific consensus while introducing readers to new and fascinating dimensions of whale behavior.

It's best to avoid common pain relievers after a flu shot because they can dilute the power of the vaccine, experts warn.

Before flying taxis can take off, researchers say there's serious work to do—in the air, on the ground, and in policy.

The season of spooky costumes is almost here, but how did the Halloween holiday become what it is today? Get your answers here.

New research finds that switching to a high-fat, low-carb diet may improve brain health for those with increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

New AI-generated images that appear to be one thing, but something else entirely when rotated, are helping scientists test the human mind.

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Exercising in green surroundings improves mood, reduces stress levels, and improves heart rate compared to exercising in the city or indoors.

"The results that tattoos could decrease melanoma risk surprised us. But this isn't a black and white case..."

Beyond the rhetoric, what does the science tell us about acetaminophen and autism risk? An expert fills you in.

"Our findings show that neural stem cells not only form new neurons, but also induce other regeneration processes."

Dinosaurs' sudden extinction led to wide scale changes in landscapes—including the shape of rivers, according to a new study.

"For women, the findings highlight what many have long suspected: Birth control can affect more than reproductive health."

New research that analyzes traces of Neanderthal DNA in Homo sapiens challenges current ideas about the human colonization of Australia.

Researchers have developed a gel the consistency of shampoo that they hope will help protect patients' hair throughout chemotherapy treatment.

By making a small adjustment to the angle of their foot while walking, participants in a new study felt pain relief equivalent to medication.

An expert explains how Hurricane Katrina still offers lessons for disaster recovery researchers, 20 years later.

"This approach could help protect newborns in high-risk areas during the most vulnerable period of their lives."

"Even if only a few of these objects are confirmed to be in the early universe, they will force us to modify the existing theories of galaxy formation."

Regular volunteering or helping others outside the home can reduce the rate of cognitive aging by 15-20%, researchers say.