Health
This 2,700-Year-Old Chinese Face Cream Combined Animal Fat and 'Moonmilk'
Researchers found the ancient moisturizer in a nobleman's tomb
How Covid-19 Has Hurt the Effort to Track STDs
As gonorrhea, syphilis and chlamydia have hit their highest marks in decades, many STD contact tracers have shifted to work on the pandemic
How a Damaged Drainage System May Lead to More Severe Concussions
Emerging research suggests that even mild hits to the head may damage tiny lymphatic vessels that clear toxic chemicals and cellular debris from the brain
Can Smartwatches Be Adapted to Help Detect Covid-19 Infections?
With new algorithms, wearable devices—collecting vital signs like heart rate and skin temperature—could catch illness early
The Rise and Fall of America's Lesbian Bars
Only 15 nightlife spaces dedicated to queer and gay women remain in the United States
What Scientists Are Learning About Covid-19 Using the Nation's Blood Supply
Labs and blood banks collect millions of blood samples each month, offering a distinctive source of data on the disease
Eight Unusual Covid-19 Vaccination Sites Around the World
From Disneyland to a Singapore airport, these are some of the surprising places being used as immunization centers
Nine Attention-Grabbing Inventions Unveiled at This Year's CES
Held virtually, the Consumer Electronics Show still debuted plenty of new gadgets, from an easy-to-use beehive to a Bluetooth mask
Many Identical Twins Actually Have Slightly Different DNA
In a new study of over 300 pairs of identical twins, only 38 had perfectly identical DNA
Why PTSD May Plague Many Hospitalized Covid-19 Survivors
Scientists warn about the likelihood of post-traumatic stress disorder for patients discharged from the intensive care unit
Ten Innovators to Watch in 2021
These visionaries are imagining an exciting future with chicken-less eggs, self-piloting ships and more
Colorado and California Report First U.S. Cases of Highly Contagious Covid-19 Variant
First discovered in England, the variant appears to be more transmissible but does not cause a more severe case of the disease
The Ten Most Significant Science Stories of 2020
From the rapid development of vaccines for Covid-19 to the stunning collection of an asteroid sample, these were the biggest science moments of the year
How Elvis Helped America Eliminate Polio
The rock star's much-publicized vaccination inspired reluctant U.S. teens to get inoculated
A Brief History of Human Challenge Trials
For more than two centuries, scientists have been intentionally infecting patients with dangerous diseases in order to learn more
How PEZ Evolved From an Anti-Smoking Tool to a Beloved Collector's Item
Early in its history, the candy company made a strategic move to find its most successful market
What Hibernating Squirrels Can Teach Astronauts About Preventing Muscle Loss
The Arctic ground squirrel recycles nutrients in its body, allowing it to slumber for up to eight months and wake up unscathed
A Journey Around the World, as Told Through Chicken Soup
In her latest book, Portland-based chef Jenn Louis catalogs more than 100 recipes from 64 countries
How Covid-19 Drove New Polio Cases in Afghanistan
Due to the pandemic, a total of 50 million children did not receive the polio vaccine in Afghanistan and Pakistan
More Than 1 Million U.S. Children Have Had Covid-19 Since the Start of the Pandemic
Almost 112,000 children tested positive during a one-week period ending on November 12, the largest single week increase in coronavirus cases in kids
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