The Cannibalistic Chaos Within Planetary Systems
Planet-eating stars may be far more common than scientists once thought. ...read more
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Can Housing Instability and Homelessness Lead to Health Problems?
When someone devotes all their energy to keeping a roof over their head, their health can slip out of focus. ...read more
Most Active Volcano in the Canary Islands Erupts for the First Time in 50 years
One of the most active volcanoes in the Canary Islands erupted this weekend after 50 years of quiet. ...read more
The 23 Best Dog Foods For Dogs With Allergies
Technology Overuse and the Fear of “Digital Dementia”: What You Need to Know
Can't bear to put down your smartphone? Electronic devices have made themselves indispensable, but experts say they have a considerable effect on our cognitive function. ...read more
For These Clinicians, 3D Printers Are Changing Medicine
The technology is used to model patients’ anatomies, create custom implants and, perhaps one day, “bioprint” functional human organs. ...read more
A Newly Discovered Proto-Reptile Borrows Its Name From Norse Myth
A palm-sized, lizardlike creature now represents an early form of animals on the cusp of reptile evolution. ...read more
All the Buzz About Bee Venom (and More)
Besides supporting our agricultural systems, bees may point the way to life-saving treatments for devastating human diseases. ...read more
A Brief History of the Gombe Chimpanzee War
How the brutal splintering of a primate community echoed human conflict. ...read more
The 22 Best Dog Foods For Labs