Fifty Years After Sylvia Plath’s Death, Critics Are Just Starting to Understand Her Life

Cultural fascination with the author and poet continues to burn brightly despite - or perhaps because of - Plath's premature departure from this world
February 11, 2013 | By Rachel Nuwer

Pick Your Poison: A Diet Mixer Could Make You Get Drunk Faster

The same amount of liquor causes a higher level of intoxication when mixed with diet soda instead of regular soda, a new study finds
February 05, 2013 | By Joseph Stromberg

Scientists Think They’ve Found Richard III’s Body Under a Parking Lot

Researchers announced this morning that the bones found beneath a parking lot in England are likely those of King Richard III
February 04, 2013 | By Rose Eveleth

Coming Out of the Closet May Be Good For Your Health

For lesbian, gay and bisexual individuals, a new study suggests that coming out provides a tangible health benefit, both mentally and biologically
January 29, 2013 | By Joseph Stromberg

Lightning May Trigger Migraine Headaches

A new study suggests that lightning alone—even without the other elements of a thunderstorm—might trigger migraines
January 25, 2013 | By Joseph Stromberg

Nanoparticles With a Heart of Gold Can Kill Cancer Cells

Gold nanoparticles are multitaskers when it comes to destroying cancer cells, researchers have found
January 22, 2013 | By Marina Koren

Too Much Chili Powder Or Black Pepper Can Kill Kids

A two year old girl died after her caretaker allegedly poisoned her with chili powder
January 18, 2013 | By Colin Schultz

A Lucky Two Percent of People Have a Gene for Stink-Free Armpits

But a new study finds most of them still use deodorant
January 18, 2013 | By Joseph Stromberg

Dear Abby, America’s Favorite Advice Columnist, Dies at 94

Nearly 60 years ago, Pauline Phillips became Dear Abby, and her advice has since been read by tens of millions
January 17, 2013 | By Rachel Nuwer

Jicky, the First Modern Perfume

Jicky is the first fragrance to incorporate both synthetic ingredients and natural extracts, making it one of the most significant perfumes in the history of scent design
January 17, 2013 | By Jimmy Stamp

The First Major Museum Show to Focus on Smell

“The Art of the Scent” recognizes and celebrates fragrance as a true artistic medium rather than just a consumer product
January 16, 2013 | By Jimmy Stamp

More Soldiers Die From Suicide Than Fall in Combat

In 2012, 349 active-duty servicemembers took their own lives
January 15, 2013 | By Colin Schultz

Hair and Eye Color Can Now Be Determined for Ancient Human Skeletons

A new method based on DNA forensics can tell us about the appearances of those who lived long ago
January 15, 2013 | By Joseph Stromberg

Long-Term Marijuana Use Could Have Zero Effect on IQ

Last summer, a study found that long-term cannabis use reduced cognitive skills. A new study seems to say the opposite
January 14, 2013 | By Joseph Stromberg

A Breathalyzer Test for Bacterial Infections

A new approach to detecting lung infections could be faster and less invasive
January 11, 2013 | By Joseph Stromberg

Raccoons Are Getting Brain Cancer From a Previously Unknown Virus

A new cancer-causing virus is affecting U.S. raccoons
January 10, 2013 | By Colin Schultz

Proven: Pruney Fingers Give You a Better Grip

A new study shows that when our fingers get wrinkly, they're better at gripping wet objects
January 09, 2013 | By Joseph Stromberg

Could Diet Soda Cause Clinical Depression?

A new study suggests a link, but it's important to remember the difference between causation and correlation
January 08, 2013 | By Joseph Stromberg

Are Babies Born Good?

New research offers surprising answers to the age-old question of where morality comes from
January 2013 | By Abigail Tucker

Why Time is a Social Construct

Psychologists and anthropologists debate how different cultures answer the question, “What time is it?”
January 2013 | By Joshua Keating

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