SCIENCE
US Dog Owners Warned Against Widespread Deadly Bacterial Illness
Despite availability of an effective vaccine, veterinarian Emmanuelle Butty still sees dogs with the serious disease.
Overlooked Fish Could Solve the Problem of 'Boring' Veggies—Gastrophysicist
Only one in 10 of American adults eat enough vegetables. But we could be missing a simple and sustainable trick in preparing them.
Darwin's 'Abominable Mystery' Haunts New Plant Tree of Life
Darwin was once flummoxed as to how so many flowering plants evolved, but researchers may have finally cracked the code.
Bird Flu: Why FDA Says Milk Safe Despite 1 in 5 Positive Tests for Virus
Two human cases of bird flu have been confirmed so far, with one likely resulting from exposure to dairy cows.
Neuroscientists Reveal Secret of Superagers' Excellent Memories
White matter, which connects different regions of the brain, appears to retain better structure in superagers than in older people with memory decline.
Psychologists Debunk the 'Lazy Stoner' Stereotype
"Our data suggests that you can be hard-working, motivated and a chronic cannabis user at the same time," researcher Michael Inzlicht said.
Prehistoric Burial Site Reveals Surprising Secrets of Hunter–Gatherer Diet
An analysis of ancient human and animal remains has revealed fascinating insights into what hunter-gatherers were eating.
Warning as First American Dolphin Diagnosed With Highly Pathogenic Bird Flu
Scientists fear that bird flu "could be catastrophic" for marine mammals after discovering brain inflammation in the infected dolphin.
New Book Reveals Surprising Ways Your Memory Really Works
Psychologists have said forgetting your keys is normal and does not always mean you have a bad memory.
Your Underwear Might Be Causing Serious Infections, Gynecologist Warns
The common underwear has already been banned in several countries because of health and hygiene concerns.
Man Does DNA Test, Not Prepared For What Comes Back 'Unusually High'
The designer's genetic profile showed an astonishing amount of Neanderthal DNA, which has captured the attention of millions online—and a scientist.
Archeologists Reveal 1,800-Year-Old Sculpture of Ancient Snake-Bodied Deity
The stone object is thought to depict a hybrid creature that mixes elements of Roman and Germanic mythology.
Hay Fever Alert As Allergist Warns of 'Pollen Storm'
"It's going to be a very robust spring," Leonard Bielory warns.
Archaeologists Unearth Grave of 'Zombie' Ancients Wanted Buried Forever
A large stone was placed on the deceased's legs, probably to keep the man from returning to life.
'Planet Nine' Hypothesis Gets New Boost
"I think it is very unlikely that P9 does not exist. There are currently no other explanations for the effects that we see," researcher Michael Brown said.
Light Brought 'To a Halt' in Quantum Breakthrough
The bizarre feat can be achieved in special, two-dimensional crystals by deforming them only slightly, a new study discovered.
Neuroscientists Warn of 'Cascading' Alzheimer's Risk From These Two Habits
The habits produce a "synergistic effect" on our risk of developing Alzheimer's Disease and general cognitive decline.
WWII 'Great Escape' Pilot's Lost Spitfire Set to Fly Again After 83 Years
The aircraft shot down by German planes in 1942 was piloted by an airman who took part in a famous POW camp breakout.
Snakes and Lizards Are Locked in an Epic Evolutionary Battle
"Most large varanids or monitor lizards that prey on venomous snakes have inherited neurotoxin resistance," researcher Bryan Fry said.
Study Explores Growing Use of They/Them Pronouns
"Within the last decade, people have started to use 'they' as a personal pronoun," the researcher Jennifer E. Arnold said.
You Used to Think Like a Mouse, Brain Study Reveals
Scientists said mice are more purposeful in their actions than previously thought and learn similarly to how human babies do.
Scientists Make Breakthrough in Chronic Pain Treatment
The new technology may also help restore movement in paralyzed limbs.