What is a cytokine storm?
An immune reaction gone wild seems to be linked with the most severe cases of pandemic Covid-19. Here’s what happens. ...read more
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The Toll of Long-Term Spaceflight on Human Health
Ranging from a significant increase in brain volume to pituitary gland deformation, the hazards of long-term spaceflight should not be underestimated. ...read more
Virtual Event Tomorrow! Want to Join the Fight Against COVID-19? Help Scientists With Their Coronavirus Research From Your Home
Discover and SciStarter are hosting a live, online Citizen Science Month event looking at three COVID-19 research projects that need your help. ...read more
Alien Space Rock ‘Oumuamua May be Chunk of a Shredded World
A close encounter with another star may have ripped the cigar-shaped interstellar visitor ‘Oumuamua from its parent body, flinging it toward our solar system. ...read more
Screen Time Is Replacing Playtime — and That’s Changing Kids’ Brains
Smartphones and other tech pose special challenges — and opportunities — for young brains. ...read more
The Reason More Men Die From COVID-19 May Lie in Their Chromosomes
Women have an inherent genetic advantage when it comes to fighting infectious diseases. ...read more
Video: Should You Eat Breakfast?
How can breakfast be the most important meal of the day if so many healthy people skip it to do intermittent fasting? ...read more
Spending Lots of Time Indoors? Here’s How to Improve Air Quality in Your Home
More time at home means more exposure to indoor allergens like pet dander and dust mites. There are a few steps you can take to keep these culprits from causing allergy and asthma flare-ups. ...read more
The Hunt for Hazardous Asteroids Continues, Even After Most Telescopes Have Closed
Despite more than 100 telescope closures in recent weeks, key asteroid detection efforts remain online. Their task is harder now, and it’s unclear how long they can keep observing. ...read more
Are Virtual Happy Hours as Good as the Real Thing?
Humans are wired for social connection. As we practice social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic, are virtual connections as beneficial for our health as real ones? ...read more