Feb 20 Record number of Americans apply to be astronauts, NASA says By Michael D. Regan A record number of potential astronauts applied for NASA's space program, eclipsing a number that had been set nearly 40 years ago. Continue reading
Feb 20 How the Nazi’s defense of ‘just following orders’ plays out in the mind By Joshua Barajas Stanley Milgram’s famous electric-shock experiments tackled whether a person could be coerced into behaving heinously, but new research released Thursday offers one explanation as to why. Turns out, people actually feel disconnected from their actions when they comply with orders,… Continue reading
Feb 19 Seeking an edge, these brain hackers mix up risky chemical cocktails for breakfast By John M. Glionna, STAT Enthusiasts of nootropics -- brain-enhancing supplements -- want to achieve better versions of themselves, but are the compounds safe?… Continue reading
Feb 18 What makes breast milk nutritious? The secret may be in a baby’s gut By Nsikan Akpan By exploring the critical nutrients in breast milk, scientists have found part of being a healthy kid comes from within. Continue reading
Feb 17 Clinton’s critical mistake in handling her email release By Nsikan Akpan Tread carefully before opting out. A new Harvard study explores why choosing not to disclose might be perceived as worse than lying. Continue reading
Feb 17 As Brazil grapples with Zika, vaccine rumors stir among mothers By Katie Worth, FRONTLINE In northern Brazil, mothers debate whether vaccines triggered the microcephaly outbreak versus the suspected cause: mosquito-borne Zika virus. Continue reading
Feb 15 How many people does it take to keep a conspiracy alive? By Joshua Barajas The Apollo 11 moon landing was one giant leap for mankind, but a string of conspiracy theories have since tried to ground the 1969 spaceflight as a staged production on a Hollywood backlot. The false claims range loud enough that… Continue reading
Feb 12 9 human health trends that have gone to the dogs (and cats) By Leah Samuel, STAT Felines and fidos are getting fit with these nine health trends typically reserved for humans. Continue reading
Feb 12 Zika virus may persist in semen for months, scientists say By Helen Branswell, STAT Zika virus may last up to two months in semen, according to a report from the United Kingdom. Continue reading