He Became Depressed and His Sex Drive Disappeared. What Was the Cause?
‘Everything was fine’ for this salesman, but he couldn’t shake his funk. His hormones may have had something to do with it. ...read more
Author: Vishay Singh
Wild Chickens Rule the Streets in Some Beach Towns. Here’s Why One Scientist Is Studying Them
There’s a man who loves chickens almost as much as he loves science. He’s probing the depths of evolutionary biology, genetics and the unexpected benefits of feral birds. ...read more
Gut Bacteria’s Role in Anxiety and Depression: It’s Not Just In Your Head
Mounting evidence shows bugs in your digestive system influence the brain. Experts are now testing psychobiotics as mental health remedies. ...read more
The Quantum Internet Will Blow Your Mind. Here’s What It Will Look Like
The next generation of the Internet will rely on revolutionary new tech. It will make unhackable networks real — and transmit information faster than the speed of light. ...read more
Falcons, the ‘Top Gun’ of the Skies, Are Helping Farmers Scare Away Pests
Farmers are turning to trained raptors to protect our produce from field pests and foodborne pathogens. ...read more
Reports of Rising UFO Sightings are Greatly Exaggerated
The pandemic has not sparked a shocking rise in UFO sightings, experts say. But the public is growing increasingly confused by ordinary objects they see in the sky. ...read more
Six Galaxies Trapped in the Web of an Ancient Supermassive Black Hole
Astronomers have discovered a half-dozen galaxies, which formed within the first billion years of the universe, blockading a supermassive black hole. ...read more
Is Rainwater Safe to Drink? Runoff Collected by Volunteers Offers Clues
A citizen science project called Off the Roof tested rainwater runoff collected by volunteers. They found that rainwater can be easily treated, but does often have contaminants similar to what's found in streams and rivers. ...read more
Diet by DNA: Is the Best Way to Eat Written in Your Genes?
Nutrigenomics companies that use genetic data to create personalized eating plans are becoming more popular. But does matching diet to genes really improve one’s health? ...read more
20 Things You Didn’t Know About Wilderness
The great outdoors is good for our overall health, but this precious resource is in danger. ...read more