Category Science

In countries like the U.S. and U.K., “training” a baby to sleep through the night is practically a rite of passage—one endorsed by more than six in 10 baby books, the American Academy of Pediatrics and countless parenting experts and…

A new study reveals that childhood exposure to leaded gasoline between 1960 and 1990 has left a lasting imprint on America’s mental health, potentially contributing to 151 million excess cases of mental disorders over the past 75 years. The findings…

Game of Thrones author George R. R. Martin, editor of anthologies set in the Wild Cards universe Paras Griffin/Getty Images December is traditionally a quiet month in publishing, and that holds true this year, with fewer than the usual number…

A few years ago I was hired to help revise a psychology textbook to make it more engaging for Gen Z. I’m a millennial, but my younger brother is Gen Z (“digital natives” born between 1997 and 2012), and our…

So, on the Air Quality Matters blog, what do I do for my 1,500th post? That’s right: This is my 1,500th. I’ve been posting here for 12 years now. More than 12, actually. Well, I thought for a moment and all…

On November 22, the United States Department of Agriculture temporarily halted the import of cattle from Mexico after a flesh-eating parasite was detected in animals in southern Mexico. Before the discovery of cattle screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) at an inspection point…

A 10-minute brain scan could determine whether patients with chronic pain will respond to spinal cord stimulation therapy, potentially avoiding unnecessary invasive procedures for those unlikely to benefit, according to a new Kobe University study. Published in British Journal of…

scientists in the US have developed a technology that can detect land mines from far away and with high accuracy, potentially lowering the risk of removing mines from current and former conflict zones. Known as the Laser Multibeam Differential Interferometry…

Japanese scientists have developed an innovative system that could harness sunlight to split water into hydrogen and oxygen, potentially offering a sustainable pathway to renewable hydrogen fuel. The breakthrough comes from researchers at Shinshu University who have demonstrated the technology’s…

The Arctic Ocean could see its first completely ice-free day by 2027, according to groundbreaking new research that challenges previous timelines for this pivotal climate milestone. The study reveals that rapid ice loss could transform Earth’s northernmost waters far sooner…