Since dieting began in the 1830s, the ever-changing nutritional advice has skimped on science
The liquid impacts how we perceive taste and can influence what we choose to eat
Dotplot gives users real-time feedback and builds a personalized map of their chests
Scientists are beginning to unravel the complex circuitry behind the split-second decision to beat a hasty retreat
Researchers are investigating medicines that selectively kill decrepit cells to promote healthy aging
From Omicron’s spread to a revelation made using ancient DNA, these were the biggest moments of the past year
From a detective story on the origins of Covid-19 to a narrative that imagines a fateful day for dinosaurs, these works affected us the most this year
Scientists hope that playing certain chords while sleeping can trigger positive memories and prevent nightmares
The "recreational fear" that arises from visiting haunted houses and watching scary movies may provide psychological benefits
Neuroscientist are piecing together how the rhythm of respiration influences everything from cognition to emotion
The algorithm scans electronic records and may reduce sepsis deaths, but widespread adoption could be a challenge
Some wavelengths of light in a range called far-UVC kill microbes in experiments and appear to be harmless to people
From the lab to the art gallery, the latest efforts to understand the fragrant, musky, stinky and utterly baffling world of your nose
After decades of merely assisting doctors, are sophisticated machines ready to take charge?
A scientist says mind-wandering or daydreaming help prepare us for the future
Covid long-haulers experience a litany of symptoms, and researchers have proposed a variety of theories to explain them
A sustainable option for what to do with our remains is trickling into popular consciousness
These evidence-based strategies can help you achieve healthy work-life balance
Scientists have come up with at least four explanations
These climate-resilient crops could find more prominent placement on our plates in the next few decades
