Health
The First Patented Animal Is Still Leading the Way on Cancer Research
Oncomouse was a genetically engineered animal designed to help scientists learn more about tumors
New Technology Shows Fetuses From the Inside Using Virtual Reality
It's a view that could change prenatal care
How Artificial Muscles Could Transform the Lives of Some Military Veterans
From pig muscle, scientists are developing an organic material that may help heal volumetric muscle loss
Homeopathic Remedies Now Require Disclaimers Saying They're Not Scientific
The FTC recently announced a policy requiring alternative treatment labels to acknowledge the lack of scientific founding of their claims
Florida Officials Will Release Genetically Modified Mosquitoes to Fight Zika
The Florida Keys are the latest front on the war against the virus
How the Heart Hardens, Biologically
With age and injury, the soft tissues of the heart can turn to bone. Can this deadly process be reversed?
Director David Lynch Wants Schools to Teach Transcendental Meditation to Reduce Stress
The acclaimed filmmaker has become the champion of the practice that's now been adopted by thousands of kids
Without These Whistleblowers, We May Never Have Known the Full Extent of the Flint Water Crisis
A concerned mother and a renowned scientist spearheaded the investigation that exposed the dangers lurking in the water supply of the Michigan city
Could These College Inventors Tackle the Global Pesticide Problem?
Developed by a team of University of Virgnia students, AgroSpheres break down pesticide residues on crops hours after they are applied
Researchers Are Recording New York to Make it Quieter
A high-tech aural map could reduce noise nuisances throughout the city
U.S. Military Tests Brain Stimulation to Sharpen Mental Skills
Could electrodes one day replace pill bottles in the theatre of war?
A New Wireless Brain Implant Helps Paralyzed Monkeys Walk. Humans Could Be Next.
One small step for monkeys, one potential leap for humans
Everyone Poops. Some Animals Eat It. Why?
Consuming feces can benefit not only the health and microbiomes of some animals, but also their environments
Smoking a Pack a Day for a Year Leaves 150 Mutations in Every Lung Cell
Researchers quantify just how bad smoking is for you, molecularly
Why Public Health Researchers Are Looking to Urban Trees
A global study finds they can help cool cities and reduce air pollution—for less money than high-tech answers
Facebook Might Help You Live Longer, According to Facebook Researchers
It depends on whether online social ties strengthen real-world social ties, which are known to be good for your health
Space Makes Astronauts Grow Taller, But It Also Causes Back Problems
The inches gained during long stays in space don't stick around once the adventurers return to Earth
Meet the 11-Year-Old Who Invented a Healthy Lollipop
Made with plant-derived sugar alternatives, Alina Morse's Zollipops help reduce the risk of cavities
New Patch Could Help Reduce Peanut Allergies
A new study shows that a transdermal patch delivering tiny doses of peanut protein could help allergy sufferers tolerate larger exposure to peanuts
Scientists Hijacked Tobacco Plants to Make Malaria Drugs
A promising new advance could make the world's best anti-malarial drug more widely available
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