Menthol Cigarettes Are Getting Banned — Here’s Why
The minty extract makes starting smoking easier and quitting harder. ...read more
Author: Vishay Singh
Why Did Neanderthals Disappear?
Was it disease, competition with modern humans or a combination of factors that led to the extinction of our near evolutionary cousins? ...read more
Inside the Steep Climate Costs of Cryptocurrency
Digital money has a massive real-world carbon footprint. But sustainable alternatives are growing. ...read more
What the Oldest Known Cave Painting Reveals About Early Humans (and What It Doesn’t)
Ancient humans began to draw symbols on caves at least 45,500 years ago, according to a surprising finding on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. ...read more
Japan Just Had Its Earliest Peak Bloom of Cherry Blossoms in 1,200 Years. Is Climate Change to Blame?
An exceptionally warm spring has led to the early arrival of cherry blossoms in Japan, causing researchers to draw patterns between local temperature increases and global warming. ...read more
Beyond COVID, the Future of mRNA Is Bright
Scientists say the technology behind the COVID-19 vaccines could change medicine and lead to new treatments against diseases like malaria, cancer and HIV. ...read more
Holotropic Breathing Promises Psychedelic-Like Trips Without the Drugs. Is It Safe?
Many people report having spiritual experiences and psychological shifts while practicing intense and forceful breathing. But experts say this type of hyperventilating can pose mental and physical risks. ...read more
The Sky Phenomena That May Have Inspired Artist Georges Seurat
Did volcanic aerosols inspire the artist's new direction? ...read more
How Plant Vaccines Could Save Us From a World Without Fruit
Researchers are formulating unconventional solutions for tree diseases that harm beloved foods like oranges and chocolate. These include a potential RNA therapy, similar to certain COVID-19 vaccines. ...read more
Fight or Flight? Why Our Caveman Brains Keep Getting Confused
Once an evolutionary benefit that helped keep our ancestors alive, cortisol, the hormone that triggers our fight-or-flight response, may now be doing more harm than good. ...read more