The Roach Replication Crisis
A classic study on the psychology of cockroaches has failed to replicate ...read more
Category: Discover Magazine
Vaping Harms the Oral Microbiome, Making E-Cigarette Users More Prone to Gum Diseases
A new study links vaping to oral microbiome changes and higher rates of gum disease. ...read more
Strong North Atlantic Storm Sucks up Saharan Sand and Dust and Swirls it Into a Giant Cyclone
Along the way, the sand and dust streamed across the Canary Islands, causing chaos. ...read more
What Do Electrolyte Supplements Really Do for Athletes? Not a Whole Lot, Study Finds
For athletes worried about being over- or under-hydrated, watching water intake levels is probably more effective than taking electrolytes. ...read more
First Results From the Moon’s Far Side
Based on data from China’s Yutu-2 rover, our satellite is deeply covered in fluffy moon dust across its surface. ...read more
Katherine Johnson: NASA mathematician and much-needed role model
Looking back on the life of Katherine Johnson. ...read more
How Big Is the Milky Way?
Our home galaxy is bigger than previously thought. ...read more
African Americans Are at Higher Risk for Alzheimer’s, But Why?
African Americans face higher risks for many diseases. This is partly due to poverty, discrimination and lack of access to care. But there may be something different about the higher rates of Alzheimer's. ...read more
Most Adults Don’t Need to Get Routine Boosters for Tetanus, New Research Shows
Adults who were fully immunized as children are protected against tetanus and diphtheria — and do not need booster shots. ...read more
California’s Snowpack Shrivels, Raising Fears of Future Wildfires
Meanwhile, the Colorado Rockies have so far received a bounty of snow. But new research portends a dry future ahead for 40 million people in the western U.S. and Mexico. ...read more