Top Studies & News
Family
Kids with goals and supportive parents less likely to ever start vaping
Rare gene variants passed on from parents may significantly increase risk of autism
Spoiled pooch: 2 in 3 dog owners cook special meals just for their pup
Teens in more secure family relationships show more empathy to their friends
No inheritance? Young adults say they’re fine with older generations spending all their retirement savings
Health
Centenarians have unique gut bacteria that enables them to live longer
Eating plenty of colorful fruit and vegetables can lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Taking longer breaks helps the brain remember more
Mouthwash tests for COVID just as accurate as nasal swabs
Exercise helps kids expand their vocabulary
Science
Bacteria discovered on the International Space Station may help grow food on Mars
Wearable technology could save swimmers, surfers from shark attacks
Supercomputer displays amazing abilities of AI in live competition against champion debaters
Chemicals in water plumes shooting out of one of Saturn’s moons could signal alien life
‘Zoom fatigue’ is a real thing, but there are simple ways to fix it
Society
New Zealand, Ireland, Iceland among countries most likely to survive collapse of global civilization
‘Shark Week’ may actually be doing more harm than good for sharks: ‘Enormous missed opportunity’
Digital daze: 73% of adults ‘can’t imagine’ going a full day without looking at a screen
TikTok videos are giving kids an overly positive view of vaping
Social media not as toxic as we think: Most posts ‘support’ causes rather than ‘oppose’ them
Environment
New Zealand, Ireland, Iceland among countries most likely to survive collapse of global civilization
Air pollution from household products, traffic exhaust may be killing 10 times more people than previously thought
15,000-year-old viruses never before seen by humans discovered in glacier ice
Tomatoes send out ‘warning signals’ when attacked by insects
Wild pigs are having a bigger climate change impact than one million cars
Politics
Anger in politics: Voters get more motivated when they see their candidate get mad
Race, social justice positions divide Americans on sports issues
Border security and quarantines need to be common practice to prevent future pandemics, study warns
Social circles may be a better predictor of how people will vote
Donald Trump debuts as lowest-ranked living president in C-SPAN leadership poll
Business
Half of unemployed job seekers are frustrated they can’t find a good fit for work
Love or money: Couples who disagree on savings, investments twice as likely to divorce
Nearly 3 in 5 people have ‘completely’ changed perspective on finances due to pandemic
The more money you make, the longer you’ll live, study suggests
Most baby boomers fear they’ll never be able to retire thanks to pandemic
Weird
Weird, noodle-like amphibian discovered in U.S. for the first time
Bees get buzzed off caffeine just like humans — and it makes them better pollinators
Deadly spider venom can help heart attack survivors recover: ‘This could be life-changing’
PHOTOS: ‘Galactic fireworks display’ captured by astronomers reveals the birth of new stars
No crock: Alligators can grow their tails back if they get cut off!
Latest News
Centenarians have unique gut bacteria that enables them to live longerJuly 29, 2021
Eating plenty of colorful fruit and vegetables can lower the risk of Alzheimer’s diseaseJuly 29, 2021
Weird, noodle-like amphibian discovered in U.S. for the first timeJuly 29, 2021
Taking longer breaks helps the brain remember moreJuly 29, 2021
Mouthwash tests for COVID just as accurate as nasal swabsJuly 29, 2021
Exercise helps kids expand their vocabularyJuly 29, 2021
New Zealand, Ireland, Iceland among countries most likely to survive collapse of global civilizationJuly 29, 2021
Plant extract that gives perfumes their floral scent may help cure Parkinson’s diseaseJuly 29, 2021
Remote learning not that bad? 7 in 10 parents say their kids are more focused in virtual classroomJuly 29, 2021
Bees get buzzed off caffeine just like humans — and it makes them better pollinatorsJuly 29, 2021
Half of unemployed job seekers are frustrated they can’t find a good fit for workJuly 28, 2021
Common weed with gluten-like proteins may be mixing in with gluten-free foodsJuly 28, 2021
Dementia cases worldwide expected to triple by 2050July 28, 2021
New treatment helps the immune system kill cancer cellsJuly 28, 2021
Relaxing pandemic restrictions may lead to vaccine-resistant COVID variants, study warnsJuly 28, 2021
Love or money: Couples who disagree on savings, investments twice as likely to divorceJuly 28, 2021
Nearly 3 in 5 people have ‘completely’ changed perspective on finances due to pandemicJuly 28, 2021
‘Shark Week’ may actually be doing more harm than good for sharks: ‘Enormous missed opportunity’July 27, 2021
Breastfeeding even for just a few days linked to better blood pressure among childrenJuly 27, 2021
Air pollution from household products, traffic exhaust may be killing 10 times more people than previously thoughtJuly 27, 2021