Soap, Duration and Water Temperature: What Matters and What Doesn’t When It Comes to Good Hand-Washing
Experts explain why time, technique, soap and willingness to do it are key. ...read more
Month: March 2020
The Cure for Eczema is Likely More than Skin Deep
Eczema sufferers have long relied on lotions and creams to keep symptoms at bay. But the condition does more to the body than wreak havoc on the skin, prompting a need for better treatments. ...read more
Did the Dinosaurs Live at the Same Time?
The ‘age of the dinosaurs’ was vast and varied. ...read more
Can Natural Remedies Really Help You Fight the Coronavirus?
Online health gurus say high doses of vitamins and natural remedies can stave off COVID-19 — but evidence to support these claims is lacking. ...read more
Asymptomatic Carriers Are Fueling the COVID-19 Pandemic. Here’s Why You Don’t Have to Feel Sick to Spread the Disease
Experts talk about what it means to be infected without being sick, and how that seems to be making the novel coronavirus very easy to spread. ...read more
The X-Rays Thought to Prove What Makes Up Dark Matter Don’t, In Fact, Prove the Connection
Dark matter might still be made of sterile neutrinos — but scans of our own galaxy couldn’t find the supposed signals proving the connection. ...read more
VIDEO: The Sun: Extremely Loud and Incredibly Hot
We’re still learning a lot about the sun, including what cool sounds it makes. ...read more
Why We Buy Weird Things in Times of Crisis
With COVID-19 making its way around the United States, people are emptying stores of toilet paper. Archaeology throws a light on other bouts of odd consumer behavior. ...read more
How Robots Could Help on the Frontlines of the Coronavirus Pandemic
Whether it’s disinfecting, throat swabbing or even keeping patients company, robots could one day arrive at a hospital near you. ...read more
A Bit of Less Bad Than Usual News About the Arctic
Arctic sea ice has reached its maximum extent for the year, and it is 'only' the 11th lowest in the 42-year satellite record. ...read more