How Chemicals Like PFAS Can Increase Your Risk of Severe COVID-19
The same chronic illnesses associated with exposure to endocrine-disrupting compounds also increase risk of developing severe COVID-19. ...read more
Author: Vishay Singh
Scientists Detect First Mid-Sized Black Hole via Gravitational Waves
Thanks to LIGO and Virgo detectors, scientists have finally heard the 7-billion-year-old 'bang’ from the creation of an intermediate-mass black hole. ...read more
These Tiny Boats Can Float Upside Down on Levitating Liquid
Seeing is believing — but the science behind this trick is more than meets the eye. ...read more
A $5 Coronavirus Test Can Deliver Results in 15 Minutes. Here’s How It Works
Give a nurse 15 minutes and a nasal swab, and they might be able to tell you if you have coronavirus with this low-cost, rapid antigen test. ...read more
How At-Home Clear Aligners Improve Oral Care as Travel is Halted
Cropland vs Climate Change: A Conversation with Wolfgang Busch
The molecular biologist describes how genetically engineered corn and wheat could become powerful tools for de-carbonizing the planet. ...read more
Watch Out: Objects in the Universe are Bigger than They Appear
Distant galaxies loom large in the sky, and butt right into our personal space. ...read more
Grain-Free Diets Have Been Linked to Serious Heart Problems in Dogs
The FDA and other researchers are investigating the link between grain-free dog food and a heart condition called dilated cardiomyopathy. ...read more
The U.S. Recycling System Is Flawed. Here’s How We Can Do Better
Recycling materials correctly in the age of international restrictions and a pandemic isn’t easy. ...read more
NASA’s Europa Clipper Will Find Out if Europa is Habitable
Humanity’s first dedicated spacecraft meant to explore Jupiter's moon Europa will be complete by 2023 — and it's custom built to find out whether life can exist on the ocean world. ...read more