Investigating Sneezes Can Reveal How Different Pathogens Spread
For over 80 years, our understanding of the spread of airborne illness hasn't changed, but one researcher is working to redefine how we think about sneeze transmission.
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Paraben Preservatives Aren’t as Toxic as Consumers Think
In fact, preservative-free cosmetic products marketed as "natural" could actually be more dangerous than products containing synthetic preservatives.
Could Gene Modification Be a Skeleton Key for Curing Alzheimer’s?
While CRISPR technology is generating a new wave of optimism for curing neurological diseases, experts warn that it has to be one part of a larger approach.
There Is No Escaping the Reach of Microplastic Pollution
Plastics have made their way to every corner of the globe.
How Scientists Use the Color of the Ocean to Determine the Impacts of Climate Change
As climate change continues to warm the oceans, researchers have turned to microscopic sediments to observe trends.
What Can Volcanoes Teach Us About Climate Change?
In an attempt to predict how massively elevated carbon dioxide levels will affect life on Earth, scientists are turning to volcanoes.
Why the Ruling Against Caster Semenya Competing in Track Is Based on Bogus Science
The IAAF's ruling against the South African athlete reveals a lack of understanding about gender and how testosterone affects performance.
How Scientists Are Using Selfies to Challenge Stereotypes
Many scientists have flocked to Instagram and other social media platforms to share science more accessibly.
New York City’s ‘Green New Deal’ Shows How Cities Could Deal With Climate Change
The city recently passed groundbreaking climate legislation, including the largest mandated pollution reduction in any city in the world.
Do Animals Prefer Smarter Mates?
A recent paper has revealed the first direct link (in a non-human species) between female mating preference and intelligence.