Body
A Sixteenth-Century Hot Date Might Include a Trip to the Dissecting Theater
Anatomy theaters were an early site for science as spectacle
What’s Actually New About Today’s Newfangled Birth Control Apps?
These futuristic-sounding apps are on the rise, but it’s key to separate the data from the hype
Tattoo Ink May Stain Your Lymph Nodes
But more research is needed to determine whether this is actually a bad thing
This "Tissue" Paper Is Made From Real Tissue
Made from powdered organs, the flexible paper could be used as a sophisticated bandage during surgery
How Your Body Reacts to Stress
A little tension can keep you on your toes. Too much can break down the system
How One Bad Science Headline Can Echo Across the Internet
Recent articles claiming birth control causes “transgender" fish show how science communication can mislead—even when it relies on facts
The Lady Anatomist Who Brought Dead Bodies to Light
Anna Morandi was the brains and the skilled hand of an unusual husband-wife partnership
How Sunbathing Became a National Craze in the 1930s
Tanning was big business in the 1930s, as people sought to recreate the sun-kissed California beach look
How Fake, Lab-Made Poop Can Improve Sanitation
The, er, sludge replicates the properties of human waste to better understand sanitation in Bangladesh
The Science Behind the “Abortion Pill”
Legal or not, more American women are opting for abortion by medication. We asked doctors: How safe is it?
Famous Shriveled Toe Returned to Yukon Bar
The key ingredient in the Sourtoe Cocktail, the dried-out digit was mailed back on Thursday
Need to Fix a Heart Attack? Try Photosynthesis
Injecting plant-like creatures into a rat's heart can jumpstart the recovery process, study finds
From Medical Pariah to Feminist Icon: The Story of the IUD
After decades of being shunned by women and doctors alike, this T-shaped device is enjoying a new surge of popularity
The Long, Winding Tale of Sperm Science
...and why it's finally headed in the right direction
Forget What You've Heard About the Pee Cure, Here's How to Really Fix a Jellyfish Sting
Scientists studied what to do and what not to do when stung by a jellyfish. The result? Folk remedies are bad.
How Sunscreen Protects Your Skin’s DNA
The chemistry behind this protective lotion reflects a modern understanding of the danger of ultraviolet rays
This 3.3-Million-Year-Old Hominin Toddler Was Kind of Like Us
Analysis of the ancient spine reveals tantalizing similarities—and questions about human evolution
The Taste Map of the Tongue You Learned in School Is All Wrong
Modern biology shows that taste receptors aren't nearly as simple as that cordoned-off model would lead you to believe
In Some Ways, Your Sense of Smell Is Actually Better Than a Dog’s
Human noses are especially attuned to picking up odors in bananas, urine and human blood
Can Saving Animals Prevent the Next Deadly Pandemic?
A global disease monitoring network is banking on the idea that healthier wildlife means healthier humans
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