Giant tsunami from dino-killing asteroid impact revealed in fossilized ‘megaripples’
For the first time, scientists have discovered fossilized megaripples from this tsunami
Covid vaccine: Thailand decides to mix jabs as cases spike
Thailand has changed its vaccine policy to mix China's Sinovac with the AstraZeneca vaccine in a bid to boost protection.
A 'wobble' in the moon's orbit could result in record flooding in the 2030s, new study finds
The entire US coastline is in for a one-two punch from the lunar cycle and climate change.
That Scandalous Phosphine on Venus Really Could Come From Volcanoes, Says New Study
Phosphine gas detected in the atmosphere of Venus could have a volcanic origin after all, new research has found.
Maybe not so fast with the phage therapy?
Even though viruses attack harmful bacteria, the immune system attacks viruses.
Scientists Discover The First Known Algae Species With Three Distinct Sexes
Algae could actually help us to understand how different sex systems - like male and female - evolved
Breakthrough Infections Is Not a Helpful Term
Lumping all breakthroughs together, regardless of symptoms, miscasts what our COVID-19 vaccines can do.
This ‘super antibody’ for COVID fights off multiple coronaviruses
An newly identified immune molecule raises hopes for a vaccine against a range of viruses related to SARS-CoV-2.
Benjamin Jesty: The unsung hero of vaccination
More than 250 years before the coronavirus pandemic, another deadly virus - smallpox - was sweeping Europe.
Alcohol Accounts for 4% of Newly Diagnosed Cancers Worldwide
Three quarters of these cancers occur in men
Microbial Fossils Found in 3.4-Billion-Year-Old Subseafloor Rock
The material, now part of an African mountain range, bolsters the idea that hydrothermal veins supported early forms of life.
Study shows diet causes 84% drop in troublesome menopausal symptoms--without drugs
Plant-based diet rich in soy reduces moderate-to-severe hot flashes by 84%
Early-Life Penicillin Could Lead to Brain Disorders, New Study Suggests
Antibiotic exposure early in life could alter human brain development in areas responsible for cognitive and emotional functions.
New Sinai Health research finds common denominator linking all cancers
Scientists divide all cancers into two groups, based on the presence or absence of a protein called the Yes-associated protein
No sign of COVID-19 vaccine in breast milk
Small UCSF study indicates vaccine safety for pregnant and lactating women
Jumping Spiders Seem to Have a Cognitive Ability Only Previously Found in Vertebrates
Able to distinguish between animate and inanimate objects
The history of animal-based medicine in China
In “Mao’s Bestiary,” Liz P.Y. Chee explores the contentious use of wild animals in traditional Chinese medicine
Massive DNA ‘Borg’ structures perplex scientists
Researchers say they have discovered unique and exciting DNA strands in the mud ― others aren’t sure of their novelty.
Tied in knots: Zika virus tangles are the most stable RNA known
A dangerous virus uses a ring-shaped structure to make its RNA resistant to attack.
Greenland scraps all future oil exploration
Greenland dropped all plans for future oil exploration on environmental grounds, saying the price of extraction was "too high."
Curiosity rover discovers that evidence of past life on Mars may have been erased
The surprising discovery doesn't make it any less likely that scientists will find life on the Red Planet.
The Genius of Recognizing a Familiar Face
For the first time researchers report a new class of cells they say is responsible for flash of familiarity
As little as 1.5% of our genome is 'uniquely human'
The rest is shared with ancient human relatives such as Neanderthals.
Expert panel says new $56K Alzheimer’s drug is unproven―and worth $8,400 max
A Biogen rep said assessing its drug requires "innovative thinking."
Do you need a COVID-19 booster vaccine to prevent delta variant?
Current evidence suggests the COVID-19 vaccines administered in the U.S. are still highly effective against the delta variant.
WHO chief sharpens call for China to further help probe into origin of pandemic
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, is urging China to increase its transparency about the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic
Researchers Have Created a Dissolvable Pacemaker
The wireless device is biodegradable and might be a safer alternative to temporary pacemakers.