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The 'Sleepy' Biden Rumor That's Actually Based In Science

staff@sciencing.com (Daniel Meagher) — Wed, 13 May 2026 10:25:00 +0000

During the 2024 election, Joe Biden was criticized for his low energy levels. Given that he was 78 at the time, there's a good reason for that.

The Most Eye-Opening Earth Facts Scientists Have Figured Out In 2026 So Far

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Tue, 12 May 2026 19:25:00 +0000

Given that we live here, there's a lot we know about Earth, but there is still tons of knowledge to uncover, some of which was discovered this year.

How AI Has Been Transforming Cancer Research In 2026 So Far

staff@sciencing.com (Robin Oliverio) — Tue, 12 May 2026 16:25:00 +0000

Cancer research has come in many forms over the years, including the use of AI. In 2026 alone, AI has come a long way as a tool for diagnosis and drug design

What Dust In Your Home Is Doing To Your Body Right Now

staff@sciencing.com (Kristeen Cherney) — Tue, 12 May 2026 14:25:00 +0000

Dust is ubiquitous and inescapable, but you might want to clean it up more often, because you probably don't know what's in it and what it's doing.

The 'Placebo Effect' Is Easily Explained By Science

staff@sciencing.com (George Hale) — Tue, 12 May 2026 10:25:00 +0000

The placebo effect has been a documented scientific phenomenon for a long time, but scientists finally might have an explanation for how it actually works.

The Prehistoric Insect That's Pure Nightmare Fuel

staff@sciencing.com (Daniel Allen) — Mon, 11 May 2026 19:25:00 +0000

The ancient past is remembered mostly for its diversity of dinosaurs, but before dinosaurs, insects ruled the world and they were terrifying.

This Common Beach Mistake Could Put Ocean Swimmers At Risk

staff@sciencing.com (Robin Oliverio) — Mon, 11 May 2026 16:25:00 +0000

Thanks to the sand and sun, people love going to the beach, but unless you take the proper precautions, you could be putting yourself in serious risk.

This Spider Species Looks Like Bird Poop And The Reason Is Fascinating

staff@sciencing.com (George Hale) — Mon, 11 May 2026 14:25:00 +0000

A poopy appearance sounds unappealing, but this spider actually takes advantage of that fact, giving itself the edge of its predators and its prey.

Science Explains The Rare Disease That Slowly Turns Its Victims To 'Stone'

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Mon, 11 May 2026 10:25:00 +0000

Flesh turning to stone sounds like something from fantasy, but this rare genetic disease does something similar, often doing so with fatal results.

Kim Kardashian's 'Brain Holes' Are Actually Based In Science

staff@sciencing.com (Daniel Meagher) — Sun, 10 May 2026 19:25:00 +0000

In late 2025, it was revealed that Kim Kardashian was diagnosed with so-called "brain holes," which is a colloquial term for a well-known and serious condition.

Not A Sphere, Not Flat: The Weirdest Possible Shape For A Planet

staff@sciencing.com (George Hale) — Sun, 10 May 2026 18:25:00 +0000

Unless you're on the fringes, it's taken for granted that Earth is round, but if you play with the numbers just right, other shapes are possible.

Offshore Wind Farms Are Doing A Lot More To The Ocean Than Scientists Expected

staff@sciencing.com (Robin Oliverio) — Sun, 10 May 2026 16:25:00 +0000

It's clear that offshore windfarms are good at reducing greenhouse gases, but their effect on the sea life beneath them might not be what you expect.

The Bizarre Soviet Experiments That Attempted To Understand Psychic Powers

staff@sciencing.com (Robin Oliverio) — Sun, 10 May 2026 14:25:00 +0000

Psychic abilities land squarely in the realm of pseudoscience, but Soviet researchers took the idea seriously, studying telepathy, telekinesis, and more.

What Scientists Know About Death That You Didn't (Until Now)

staff@sciencing.com (Elias Nash) — Sun, 10 May 2026 10:25:00 +0000

Death is the great equalizer, but it's also one of science's greatest mysteries, with researchers having made some strange and fascinating discoveries about it.

Ocean Experts Reveal Why Some Beaches Are Safer Than Others

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Sat, 09 May 2026 19:25:00 +0000

Beaches are synonymous with sun and surf. But they can also be dangerous, with wildlife, plants, and ocean currents meaning that not all beaches are made equal.

The Difference Between Brown And White Eggs Can Easily Be Explained By Science

staff@sciencing.com (Ing Wei Khor) — Sat, 09 May 2026 18:25:00 +0000

Brown eggs are widely thought to be more healthy than their white counterparts, but eggshell color is more closely tied to factors aside from nutritional value.

The Ozempic 'Rebound Effect' Can Be Explained By Science

staff@sciencing.com (Kristeen Cherney) — Sat, 09 May 2026 16:25:00 +0000

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic are all the rage for their weight-loss effects, but the tendency to regain lost weight after stopping treatment is real.

This Unhealthy Habit Is Quietly Spreading Among Baby Boomers

staff@sciencing.com (Daniel Meagher) — Sat, 09 May 2026 14:25:00 +0000

Baby boomers practice a number of rather healthy and helpful habits, but they've also picked up this common habit that has been linked to unhealthy outcomes.

Science Explains Why Train Delays Can Increase In Summer

staff@sciencing.com (George Hale) — Sat, 09 May 2026 10:25:00 +0000

Taking the train can be a low-cost alternative to flying or driving for your vacation, but train travel in the summer often comes with delays.

The Ocean Mystery That Left Scientists Stumped Over Great White Shark Deaths

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Fri, 08 May 2026 19:25:00 +0000

The ocean is a scary place and few of its denizens are more frightening than the great white shark, but there are some things even sharks fear.