Science Oct 28 7 times that science explained aliens You want to believe in aliens, UFOs, crop circles and Roswell, but science says not so fast. Happy Halloween!…
Science Oct 26 FAQ: Exactly what processed meat should I avoid, and other questions Here's the chemistry behind how processed meats cause cancer.
Science Oct 26 Bacon, hot dogs and processed meats cause cancer, WHO says World Health Organization rewrites its health guidelines on meat consumption, arguing that processed meats cause cancer. Red meat carries a high risk too.
Science Oct 23 The science of how Hurricane Patricia became so colossal Hurricane Patricia's brute strength is just one sign that 2015's cyclone season is one for the ages.
Science Oct 22 Before the bubonic plague wrecked Europe, it was way less contagious A new study in the journal Cell rewrites the evolutionary history of the bubonic plague.
Science Oct 22 Will you die prematurely? This blood test may contain the answer In a new study in Cell Systems, scientists present the possible reasons why a set of blood markers correlate with premature death in ostensibly healthy people.
Science Oct 22 Do bigger family jewels mean deeper voices (in howler monkeys)? A new study spots a "Barry White" effect and other sexual trade-offs in howler monkeys.
Science Oct 21 The countries where global warming will shrink bank accounts Global warming might tighten your wallet no matter where you live, according to a new study from Stanford University.
Science Oct 17 Robots teach themselves martial arts to avoid smashing into the ground A new computer program from Georgia Institute of Technology takes tips from judo.
Science Oct 15 Did our paleo ancestors sleep better than us? Did the inventions of modern electricity, the light bulb and the Internet lead to less sleep? A new UCLA study of hunter-gatherer populations has a surprising answer.