Sleeping beauties, by definition, are not doomed to be lost for­ever, but they are in a limbo where they remain temporarily ...
A new mRNA flu vaccine promises a closer match to circulating flu strains. An estimated 2 billion tons of dust are lofted ...
Two experts at the forefront of untangling the gut-brain connection explain its role in IBS, Parkinson’s, and depression. Plus, writer Craig Childs biked from the brightest sky to the darkest in our ...
On November 20, SciFri Book Club will talk live with Renkle about her book, "The Comfort of Crows" and finding joy in nature.
Cephalopod characters have shown up in movies for over a century. But as our understanding of them has changed, so have their on-screen roles.
Neuroscientist Mary-Frances O’Connor explores what happens in the brain when you experience grief and why it’s a struggle to accept loss. The following is an excerpt from The Grieving Brain: The ...
Five years ago, I stopped showering. At least, by most modern definitions of the word. I still get my hair wet occasionally, but I quit shampooing or conditioning, or using soap, except on my hands. I ...
In “Common Side Effects,” a mycologist finds a mushroom that can heal any injury. Credit: Adult Swim In the new Adult Swim show “Common Side Effects,” an eccentric scientist has a secret: He’s ...
What the heck is sex? Where amorous bonefish from the ancient world give us a glimpse at the early days of boot-knockin’. Here are five lessons I hope to have taught you by the end of this book: Our ...
Scientists are learning more about a recent impact crater on the moon. Plus, hunting for extraterrestrial life through technological clues.