Why Japan imported Ebola ahead of the 2020 Olympics
The deadly virus is one of five that have been brought to a secure laboratory.
New drug-pricing data shows stunning hikes―one whopping 667% increase
One listed reason for raising prices was "market conditions."
Fire blankets can protect buildings from wildfires
Existing blanket technology can protect an isolated building from a short wildfire attack, but technological advancements are needed for severe situations
3000-year-old toolkit suggests skilled warriors crossed Europe to fight an epic battle
Bagful of bronze artifacts and tools found in the middle of the battlefield suggests that some of these warriors traveled from hundreds of kilometers away to fight
Soil on moon and Mars likely to support crops
Mars soil simulant comparable to soil on Earth
Deadly parasite 'jumped' from gorilla to humans
A rare and unfortunate sequence of events allowed a deadly type of malaria in gorillas to "jump" species and attack humans, according to scientists.
'I predict your words': that is how we understand what others say to us
Making predictions could be a key function of our brain to help us understand what is said to us quickly and efficiently, especially in noisy and complex contexts
Tissue damage caused by a heart attack to be reduced by 30%?
Scientists from the Universities of Geneva and Lyon have discovered which molecule is held responsible for tissue necrosis due to an infarctus, and how to reduce the tissue damage by 30% in mice
Strong storms can generate earthquake-like seismic activity
New geophysical phenomenon where a hurricane or other strong storm can produce vibrations in the nearby ocean floor
Diabetes: A next-generation therapy soon available?
By identifying a protein that helps regulate blood glucose and lipids, researchers at UNIGE hope for the rapid development of treatments more effective than current insulin therapy
What gives a 3-meter-long Amazonian fish some of the toughest scales on Earth
Arapaima gigas is a big fish in a bigger river full of piranhas, but that doesn't mean it's an easy meal.
What Are the Benefits of CBD?
More than 60 percent of CBD users were taking it for anxiety, according to a survey of 5,000 people. Does it help?
Drug Delivers 'Remarkable' Reduction in Head Injury Deaths
Early Treatment May Save 'Hundreds of Thousands of Lives Worldwide'
Why Did This Man's Taste Buds Disappear?
His tongue's strange appearance would turn out to be a sign of an underlying blood condition.
Frequent drinking is greater risk factor for heart rhythm disorder than binge drinking
Drinking small amounts of alcohol frequently is linked with a higher likelihood of atrial fibrillation
The U.S. Should Tighten Vaccination Mandates
Existing religious and philosophical exemptions endanger public health
Study provides first evidence that fat accumulates in the lungs of overweight and obese people
Researchers have shown for the first time that fatty tissue accumulates in the airway walls, particularly in people who are overweight or obese.
Parasite paralysis: A new way to fight schistosomiasis?
Scientists have isolated a natural chemical that acts as a potent kryptonite against parasitic worms that burrow through human skin and cause devastating health problems.
DEET gives humans an 'invisibilty cloak' to fend off mosquito bites
DEET may chemically 'cloak' humans from malaria-carrying mosquitos, rather than repel them
Distant exoplanets not so different to Earth
Analysis finds terrestrial geochemistry and geophysics is far from unique.
Knee, Hip Steroid Injections May Speed Joint Damage
Steroid injections may do more harm than good for some people.
Increase health benefits of exercise by working out before breakfast -- new research
By changing the timing of when you eat and exercise, people can better control their blood sugar levels
Japan Has an Illegal Seafood Problem
Japan's loose fisheries laws make it a destination for illegal, unreported, and unregulated seafood.
Candidate Ebola vaccine still effective when highly diluted, macaque study finds
Scientists hope findings mean vaccine supplies could stretch farther
Why respiratory infections are more deadly in those with diabetes
Researchers outlined immune dysfunction in mice that leads to more severe respiratory infections in those with diabetes
Now available in the US: A pesticide delivered by bees
The EPA has approved the first-ever bee-distributed pesticide for the US market
Report: More than half of all US doctors get money from pharma each year
The payouts aren't changing despite newer disclosure requirements.
Man has massive, rotting scrotum removed after avoiding doctors for decades
Doctors believe he had an untreated parasitic infection.
Fireball That Flew Over Japan in 2017 Was Tiny Piece of Giant Asteroid that Might One Day Threaten Earth
At some point in the next 10 million years, the giant asteroid might follow the little shard and slam into Earth's atmosphere itself.
Toad disguises itself as deadly viper to avoid attack
Toad imitates one of Africa's largest vipers in both appearance and behavior