Medicine
Microscopically, Crocodile Tears Look Sort of Like Our Own
Humans are the only species known to cry in response to emotional turmoil, but a new study finds reptile and avian tears aren't so different
This Medieval Potion Kills Stubborn Bacteria
"Bald’s eyesalve" is effective against numerous strains of bacteria—and could help treat diabetic foot and leg ulcers
Can You Help Identify This Museum's Mystery Artifacts?
A Manchester-based science institution has a backlog of unusual objects in need of classification
New Research Suggests Bloodletting, Pneumonia Killed Raphael
The artist failed to disclose his late-night outings to physicians, leading them to misdiagnose his illness
Yosemite Sewage Tests Positive for Coronavirus
Test results suggest there were dozens of visitors carrying the novel coronavirus in the park over the Fourth of July weekend
What 'Racism Is a Public Health Issue' Means
Epidemiologist Sharrelle Barber discusses the racial inequalities that exist for COVID-19 and many other health conditions
How Viruses Evolve
Pathogens that switch to a new host species have some adapting to do. How does that affect the course of a pandemic like COVID-19?
This Band-Aid-Like Patch Could Detect Early COVID-19 Symptoms
Northwestern University scientist John Rogers has developed a wearable that adheres to the throat and relays data to a physician
As Segway Retires, Its Inventor Gears Up to Grow Organs
Dean Kamen, inventor of the soon-to-be obsolete Segway, has assembled a team to mass-produce human organs for transplant
Pooled Testing Could Be the Fastest and Cheapest Way to Increase Coronavirus Screening
Placing swabs from multiple individuals in a single test gets more people diagnosed using fewer supplies
Is COVID-19 the Tipping Point for Telemedicine?
Sheltering in place has pushed virtual health care into the mainstream, making us wonder if we'll ever go back to waiting rooms
How a Polio Outbreak in Copenhagen Led to the Invention of the Ventilator
After one hospital struggled to sustain the breathing of hundreds of patients, engineers found a solution that saved lives and sparked an ethical firestorm
What Experts Know About a Rare Inflammatory Syndrome Linked to COVID-19
The syndrome resembles a childhood illness called Kawasaki disease, but research is ongoing about both conditions
Why Immunity to the Novel Coronavirus Is So Complicated
Some immune responses may be enough to make a person impervious to reinfection, but scientists don't yet know how the human body reacts to this new virus
The Bottom Line About Bidets
Amid toilet paper shortages, many Americans are making the switch—but does all the fuss about bidets really hold water?
Remdesivir Works Against Many Viruses. Why Aren’t There More Drugs Like It?
Antivirals that work against a large number of diverse viruses would help us prepare for new diseases, but creating them is a big biological challenge
Arts and Crafts Are Experiencing Surge in Popularity Amid COVID-19
Stay-at-home orders have inspired those with ample free time to pick up hands-on projects
How Evolution Helps Us Understand and Treat Cancer
A new book argues that controlling cancer is within reach if scientists are able to anticipate the evolution of resistance to traditional treatments
How Robots Are on the Front Lines in the Battle Against COVID-19
Helping health care workers treat patients and public safety officials contain the pandemic, these robots offer lessons for future disasters
How COVID-19 Could Inform the Future of Hospital Design
Modified hospital designs have become necessary as the first wave of the pandemic tears through U.S. communities
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