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
Obesity Could Be the True Killer for Football Players
Head injuries have received much deserved attention in the news, but there’s a 350-pound problem that few are discussing
January 31, 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
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
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
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
Does Deep Space Travel Cause Alzheimer’s?
A new study indicates that the levels of radiation astronauts would experience over the course of a deep space mission could lead to dementia
December 31, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Remember These Titans of Science Who Died in 2012
From the inventor of the barcode to the discoverer of how cancer spreads, we take a look at the brilliant minds who shaped our culture and modern way of life
December 29, 2012 |
By Mohi Kumar
Why Do We Blink So Frequently?
New research indicates that the brain enters a momentary state of wakeful rest when we blink, perhaps allowing us to focus better afterward
December 24, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Marijuana Isn’t a Pain Killer—It’s a Pain Distracter
A new study finds that under the influence of marijuana, the same levels of pain are simply less bothersome
December 20, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Quirky Holiday Gift Ideas for Science Nerds
A roundup of unique (if impractical) science gifts, from glass anatomical models to retro adding machines
December 07, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
How Weather Models and Google Could Help Forecast Flu Season
Principles from the weather models that predicted Sandy a week ahead of time might be used to warn about the flu before it arrives
November 27, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
New Device Digitally Projects Braille Directly onto Blind Patient’s Retina
The system uses surgically implanted electrodes so that a blind person can "see" the letters
November 22, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Why You’ll Still Have Room for Pie After Turkey and Stuffing
Scientists say the hormone ghrelin can drive us to eat high-calorie foods like desserts, even on a full stomach
November 20, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
