This Body Part Explains Why Being Nervous Makes People Poop
If you've ever found yourself in a stressful situation and were overcome by the urge to poop, it turns out there's a body part responsible for that.
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What Scientists Have To Say About RFK Jr's Antidepressant Claims
Robert F Kennedy Jr has made the claim that certain antidepressant drugs are as dangerous as opioids like heroin, but what do the scientists say?
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The Science Behind Why Boomers Hoard Things
Have you ever noticed that your parents have a really hard time getting rid of stuff? It turns out that there's a reason why Boomers tend to hoard.
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The Gross Things Mold Spores Can Do To Your Body
When it comes to stuff growing in your house, mold is the last thing you want, and that's doubly true for things that can take root in your body.
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Scientists Were Wrong About The Origin Of Bed Bugs. This Study Proves Why
For a long time, we thought we understood the history of bed bugs, but recent research has completely overturned our understanding of their origins.
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The Chinese Dog Experiment That Had Never Been Done Before
Scientists typically test new procedures on animals before moving to humans, as was the case with this surprisingly successful experiment on dogs.
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Not Weight, Not Body Shape: Scientists Say These Measurements Are More Important For Health
When it comes to thinking about their health, most people tend to overvalue their body weight or shape, but there are much better metrics for health.
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How Ozempic-Driven Weight Loss Could Affect Your Bone Density
Ozempic and similar GLP-1 medications are basically miracle drugs when it comes to insulin control and weight loss, but it could affect your bones.
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The Ocean Used To Be A Different Color. Here's What Happened
Earth has famously been described as a "pale blue dot," but far in the past, the planet might have had an entirely different look with oceans of another color.
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Scientists Say This Is The Apex Predator Of The Ocean (And It's Not What You Think)
Sharks may be known for being the greatest terror of the seas, but even they can be attacked and killed. In fact, this hunter will make sharks their prey.
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What It Means When Your Tap Water Suddenly Smells
Clean drinking water is so vital its importance can't be overstated, so when it smells off you notice right away, but might not know what it means.
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The Most Effective Ways To Sleep Better On An Airplane, According To Science
Sleeping on planes is a challenge, whether due to turbulence or loud passengers. And while there's no perfect fix, there are ways to make sleep come easier.
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The Mesmerizing 'Fire Rainbow' Phenomenon Is Easily Explained By Science
"Fire rainbows" have been lighting up the skies, as well as trending on social media. And while they look like magic, they can be explained by a little science.
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These Bizarre Blue Creatures Are Covering Beaches In California
Beaches along the west coast have been covered by delicate, blue creatures. The phenomenon isn't quite new, but the large scope and huge numbers are.
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Physics Explains Why Your Fuel Economy Suddenly Plummets Above 75 MPH
If you pay attention to your car's fuel economy, you probably notice that it tends to plunge if you go to fast, and there's a good reason why.
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The Difference Between Orange And Yellow Egg Yolks Is Easily Explained By Science
There are few better sources of protein than eggs, but you may have wondered why some yolk is more golden than others, well, science has an answer.
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The 1960s Baby Boomer Habit Linked To Diabetes
It's not a stretch to say that the habits of Baby Boomers had a huge influence on the modern world, but one of those habits led to a diabetes boom.
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How 'Rogue Holes' Are Reshaping What We Know Of The Ocean
The ocean is vast and mysterious, and while we're just beginning to understand rogue waves, its sister phenomenon is proving to be more mysterious.
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Your Breath Reveals More About Your Health Than You Realize
Everyone knows that bad breath points to a problem with oral health, but your breath can be used to diagnose a host of potential health issues.
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Scientists Finally Solved The Mystery Of The Golden Orb Discovered In Alaska's Ocean
The floor of the deep ocean is littered with mysteries, but this recently cracked mystery has had people hungry for the answer since its discovery.
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How Do You Die From Decompression Sickness? Maldives Rescue Diver's Death Explained
Diving is a seriously dangerous activity, but not only for the reasons you may think. Decompression sickness, or "the bends," can even prove deadly.
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What Getting Up To Eat In The Middle Of The Night Could Reveal About Your Health
None of us are immune from the occasional midnight snack, but these nocturnal cravings could be your body trying to tell you something important.
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Gross Things That Happen When You Stop Brushing Your Teeth For A Week
Brushing your teeth is one of those things you have to do, and if put off for a week or longer, there are some gross things you'll have to deal with.
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Science Explains The Bizarre Medical Condition That Makes You Constantly Drunk
The world abounds with medical mysteries, one of the more intriguing of which is a disorder which makes you feel drunk without a drop of alcohol.
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Goodbye Ozempic, The FDA Approved A New GLP-1 Pill For Weight Loss
Oral GLP-1 drugs have been around for a few years, but formulations specifically for weight loss are new, and a new pill is about to hit the market.
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The 92-Foot Dinosaur Discovered By Accident In China
Huge dinosaur fossils hide under our noses, as was the case with this huge, newly discovered sauropod, from which scientists found over a dozen bones.
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Scientists Predict That This Upcoming Ocean Phenomenon Will Be The Worst Of Its Kind This Century
It's almost certain that El Niño is coming later this year, and we don't know how strong it will be, but some scientists think it will be historic.
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