The Curious Connection Between Allergies and Parasites
Proteins in pollen and other allergens show up in tapeworms and mites, suggesting that allergies emerged as we evolved to fight parasite infections.
Interrupting Sleep May Be Worse Than Not Getting Enough
All the more reason to tell your neighbors to shut up.
Do Economics Experiments Have Anything to Do With Reality?
Two economists went through the trouble of testing the idea, and the answer seems to be "yes."
How Hunting Sea Otters Killed the Sea Cow—Maybe—and Other Tales of Megafauna Extinction
New research highlight the dangers of standing by while large animals go extinct.
Could Carbon-Labeling Products Help the Environment?
Not unless the labels are designed better, new research argues.
Finding Alzheimer’s Before It Strikes
Getting disoriented in a virtual treasure hunt could be an early warning sign.
CicLAvia May Clear the Air
A study suggests regular pedestrian and cycling events temporarily improve air quality in surrounding areas.
Sometimes a Slow Train Is a Good Thing
A traffic model incorporating subway and street traffic suggests faster trains aren't always good for congestion.
Low-Income Patients Are Less Likely to Get Cutting-Edge Experimental Treatments
A study confirms that people who make less than $50,000 a year are 37 percent less likely to participate in clinical trials for new cancer treatments—and that's bad news for everybody involved.
Green Buildings Improve Health In Public Housing
Public housing is generally not good for your health, but newly renovated, environmentally friendly buildings could change that.