Mar 6, 2026
A host of tiny microbes common to both human mouth and gut microbiomes have been shown to capably diffuse several hazardous proteins known to trigger peanut allergies. In other words, some of our very own saliva and stomach juices may already contain the microbes...
Jan 14, 2026
Fleas and ticks can be a nightmare for any pet owner to manage. But a convenient treatment for these external parasites could come with more risks for the environment than we knew, scientists have just found. Researchers in France studied the feces of cats and dogs...
Nov 5, 2025
It turns out that your annoying friend who insists on closing all of the window blinds and covering all of the glowing electronics in a bedroom in order to sleep in total darkness is onto something. New research bolsters the well-established theory linking nighttime...
Oct 29, 2025
While tracing the footsteps of polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton and his ill-fated Endurance ship, researchers discovered hundreds of fish nests arranged in particular patterns. A remotely operated vehicle (ROV) investigating the seafloor in Antarctica’s Western...
Aug 18, 2025
Nuclear fusion has seen some exciting advances, and the promise of clean, efficient energy does seem to be creeping closer to reality. But skeptics point to practical issues we may not be trying hard enough to solve—issues that will inevitably weigh down our reactors...
