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Nixing Daylight Saving Time May Lower Risk of Obesity and Stroke
A new study suggests that permanent standard time may reduce obesity and stroke
Most Countries Are Reducing Deaths from Heart Disease, Cancer and Diabetes
A report finds that death rates from cancer and heart disease have declined since 2010 in roughly 150 countries. Experts explain potential reasons why
The Download: computing’s bright young minds, and cleaning up satellite streaks
Mondays Really Are More Stressful on the Brain and Body
The start of the workweek can be a biologically measurable stressor, with consequences for long-term health that can stretch intro retirement
Freaky ‘'Rubber Hand’ Illusion’ Works on Octopuses, Too
Octopuses’ response to a human illusion suggests a sense of body ownership
COVID Deaths Decline, but Vaccine Access Remains Uneven in the U.S.
Kissing bugs are creeping across the U.S.—and they’re bringing Chagas disease with them.
Scientists Map Nightlife and Communication of NYC Rats to Help Urban Planning and Pest Control
A new preprint field study reveals that New York City’s rats aren’t just survivors—they’re talkative city dwellers with their own hidden nightlife. Mapping their movements and conversations could offer insights to transform urban planning and pest
Measles Death Shows How Virus Can Hide in the Brain for Years
A child in Los Angeles County has died from a rare but always fatal brain disorder that develops years after a measles infection. Experts underscore the need for vaccination to protect the most vulnerable
Forensic Expert Explains How 3D Laser Scanning Could Reconstruct the Charlie Kirk Shooting
Forensic scientist Michael Haag explains how laser scanners could be used to lock down the crime scenes where Charlie Kirk was fatally shot, letting investigators revisit angles, trajectories and vantage points long after the fact.