Why are women more disgusted than men? It may help them live longer
In primates ranging from gorillas to macaques to people, females are more likely to get "the ick"—and researchers think there ...
When is the right time to start a new habit—and actually keep it?
Forget New Year’s resolutions and other gimmicks. Experts say the best way to change your habits is to consider the so-called ...
This strange syndrome is linked to regular cannabis use—and cases have doubled
Nausea. Severe abdominal pain. Compulsive bathing. These are some of the hallmarks of cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome, a ...
National Geographic group finds world's largest coral
Scientists said on Thursday they found what is believed to be the world's largest coral, which has been growing undisturbed ...
Dogs and their owners really do look alike—here’s why
New research reveals that people aren’t just imagining it—dogs and their owners share striking similarities, from matching ...
Infrared heat is all the rage—and it may really come with health benefits
It’s showing potential in easing chronic pain, improving mobility, and boosting mental health. Here’s what you need to know ...
Everybody is tempted to pop zits—but is there a safe way?
Can popping zits in this area cause infection and even death? Dermatologists weigh in on the viral claims, and how to take ...
The spice in ‘Dune’ is more real than you think
From hallucinogenic fish to nematodes oozing with lifespan-extending pheromones, many animals on Earth secrete chemicals with effects similar to those produced by Arrakis’s giant sandworms.
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Do you have a twin stranger? The surprising science behind doppelgängers
By proving that people who resemble each other share certain genes, Esteller hopes to advance diagnostic science by using facial recognition to make earlier diagnoses of rare genetic diseases in ...