As extreme weather wreaks havoc, the risk of dangerous mold looms. An estimated 47% of homes already have mold or dampness, leaving their residents exposed to mold spores and associated allergens that...

We documented the toxic fallout of a green technology.

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Roman soldier Sextus Congenius Verus was buried 1,900 years ago in Italy. So how did his grave marker end up in a backyard in New Orleans?

Houghton Library exhibit highlights the policing of women’s fashion since the 17th century.

For NPR's Word of the Week, we're getting hot: During the Ottoman Empire, people used devices called "zarfs" to hold their coffee cups. Here's what to know about this word's history.

Gastroenterologist Trisha Pasricha discusses why new findings may change how you think about bathroom routines.

Creatine supplements have long become increasingly popular as social media influencers tout their benefits. What does the evidence say?

“Too often, health is treated like politics, with shock, yet these are people’s lives,” says DeFrontera publisher Verah Okeyo.

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The Dutch sport of “fierljeppen” sees athletes hoist themselves up and over canals on slender carbon poles in the Netherlands countryside.

AI-driven nature apps are changing how people engage with wildlife on their hikes. Want to know type of a bird is around you using just its chirps?

If you think you need a big space to grow fruit trees, think again. The espalier (es-PAHL-yay or es-PAHL-yer) method trains trees to grow flat against walls.

A sweeping analysis of more than 4 million recordings has found birds tweet for nearly an extra hour a day in areas disrupted by light pollution.

A group of astronomers detect the oldest known black hole using the James Webb Telescope

A new study finds that nearly 1 in 10 kids on Medicaid visiting an emergency department for mental health care remain stuck there for days waiting for follow up psychiatric care.

A new study finds that chimpanzee babies learn vocal and visual communication patterns from their mothers. The findings may shed light on the way human babies learn from those close to them.

New research finds early human ancestors during the Stone Age were more picky about the rocks they used for making tools than previously thought.

A growing number of people across the US are developing red-meat allergies because of ticks.

As Canada experiences its second-worst wildfire season on record, the Mitigating Wildfire Initiative (MWI) at Simon Fraser University has launched Covering Wildfire: A Toolkit for Editors, Reporters, ...

A dedicated mental health helpline for journalists facing anxiety, stress, and burnout was a long time coming. Can it survive?

We asked screen-time experts how to avoid the relentless pull of our devices.

Ingestion of bromide can lead to a toxidrome known as bromism. While this condition is less common than it was in the early 20th century, it remains important to describe the associated symptoms and r...

A 16-year-old’s Roblox game, Grow a Garden, has shattered records for the most concurrent players in history.

The potato is one of the world's food staples, first cultivated thousands of years ago in the Andes region of South America before spreading globally from the 16th century. But despite its importance to humankind, the evolutionary origins of the potato have remained puzzling - until now.

When someone says something nice about us, it can make us feel awkward and uncomfortable. Researchers explain the science behind those emotions — and make the case for accepting genuine praise.

A study of more than 2,100 people ages 60 to 79 found that an intensive two-year program of mental and physical activities, along with a heart-healthy diet, improved memory and thinking.

The prize is one of the most prestigious awards in literature. This year's crop of nominees includes two debut novelists going up against a previous Booker Prize winner.

Drawn from a Washington Post story about Camp Mystic.

Welcome to installment #2 of That’s a Great Question. Every month or so, I’ll highlight a thoughtful reader question that reflects a common concern or confusion—and answer it in depth here. Have a que...

President Trump’s massive spending and tax bill became law on July 4. At nearly 900 pages long, the “Big Beautiful Bill” will impact all Americans — especially those relying on Medicaid.  To help jour...

We explain higher education funding to help journalists cover the impacts of changes President Trump has made to the Education Department.

Some computer science researchers are using AI to peer review papers — and cheating the reviews by hiding instructions for AI in their research.

Archaeologists working on the shores of Ohrid Lake in Albania are convinced they have uncovered the oldest human settlement built on a European lake, finding evidence of an organised hunting and farming community living up to 8,000 years ago.

Research shows the activity of 'retro-walking' can have surprising benefits for your physical health and brain.

Researchers find ways to promote altered states of consciousness, reduce risks of distress that affect some

So many weekends get filled up with errands, plans and work. These relaxation techniques can make your days off feel less taxing and more rejuvenating.

What kind of tree did Vincent van Gogh paint in the south of France? Was he mistaking a deciduous tree for a conifer, or is there another explanation?

Check out these tips for reporting on the ongoing bird flu outbreak, including how to seek out undercovered stories and where to find essential data.

We unlock the laws and regulations that define how federal workers have, until recently, typically been hired and fired.

A Times analysis of millions of water samples found dangerous contamination across the state.

Learn how journalists can tap public and academic libraries to find and use government documents, academic research, archives, and other free resources.