For billions of years, Earth's continents have remained remarkably stable, forming the foundation for mountains, ecosystems and civilizations. But the secret to their stability has mystified ...

Growth charts for children with rare genetic disorders—giving health care professionals and families clearer guidance on how ...

Hate to break it to you, but you probably just ate a side of plastic with dinner. That " microplastics " problem we've all ...

According to new research, ChatGPT and similar models now show a clear bias toward text they believe was written by humans, even when that belief is wrong. Just calling text 'human-made' disposes AI ...

Food Intelligence, a new book by acclaimed nutrition scientist Kevin Hall and award-winning health journalist Julia Belluz, examines enduring myths and misinformation about food and calls for more ...

Seal up any gaps and openings around your deck, patio, or home, such as in the eaves or siding, to keep wasps from nesting there. Repair any holes in window screens and seal gaps around windows and ...

Earth’s turbulent atmosphere makes it hard to detect new planets from the ground. Astronomer Rebecca Jensen-Clem is working ...

Feeling stretched thin? These psychological strategies help busy women get 10+ hours back each month—without sacrificing ...

New research suggests Easter Island's moai were stood up vertically and 'walked' along carefully crafted roads.

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By examining genomic variation more closely, scientists can now identify new disease connections with greater speed and accuracy. For centuries, scientists have recognized that certain illnesses can ...

A New York Times health reporter explains what makes a good study, and how she knows which papers merit an article.