How Pregnancy Tests Have Evolved Throughout History
Although pregnancy tests looked a little different than the ones people use today, women have sought these tests dating back to ancient Egypt in 1350 B.C. ...read more
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Repairing the Damage After a Heart Attack
Surviving a heart attack can lead to additional heart problems, or even heart failure. Researchers are studying methods to repair damage and reduce this leading cause of death. ...read more
Understanding Medication Abortion in a Post-Roe World
As U.S. states restrict abortion access, the pill method may remain the sole option for millions of women. ...read more
Scientists Engineer Glove Inspired by Octopus Tentacles
The Octa-glove pairs suction cups with LIDAR sensors and allows glove-wearers to pick up and release objects without grasping. ...read more
Stonehenge May Be an Ancient Solar Calendar
A new study explains how the ancient solar calendar may have worked at Stonehenge — and why it was constructed in the first place. ...read more
Should Children Be Screened For Anxiety?
With a surge in depression and anxiety brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, new recommendations say all kids should be investigated for anxiety, but not all experts agree. ...read more
Star Discovered Orbiting Milky Way’s Supermassive Black Hole Every 4 Years
The discovery should help astronomers better understand the extreme conditions at the center of our galaxy and what can survive there. ...read more
Rats Reveal Our Internal Navigation Abilities
An investigation shows that rats navigate new spaces simply through observation, improving our understandings of the "internal GPS." ...read more
Animals Share Human-like Hallmarks of Speech
These species have dialects, babble like babies and even experience their own cultural evolutions of sound. ...read more
Scientist You Should Know: Paul Anastas is the Father of Green Chemistry
Scientist Paul Anastas redesigns chemical processes for health and sustainability. ...read more