Summertime hikes and afternoons in the backyard can be ruined by mosquito bites. So, many people apply topical synthetic repellents like DEET before heading outside, but there is a growing market for ...

The body's internal rhythms and our perception of time are deeply linked, shaping everything from sleep to overall health. Discover how sensing your inner self and balancing your past, present, and ...

When part of a mountain in southeast Alaska slid into the ocean last summer, it triggered the second highest tsunami ever recorded. That tsunami ran 481 meters—one-and-a-half times the height of the ...

It turns out that your planner isn't just for show. A huge analysis of thousands of students proves that meticulously scheduling your days can seriously boost your grades. College students juggle ...

Think skipping meals is just for younger folks? Research suggests that when and how older adults eat can influence weight, heart health, and even cognitive function. There's a trade-off, though. What ...

For 4,200 years, the Y chromosome of a Yakutian warrior has quietly echoed in Siberia's Arctic peoples. His extraordinary Stone Age grave was discovered in Russia's far northeast near Yakutsk in 2004 ...

Atlantic bluefin tuna, the largest of all tuna species, declined precipitously toward commercial collapse in the early 2000s after decades of overfishing. The species has since rebounded across most ...

Because the experiments took place in an anechoic chamber with blindfolded listeners, the only distance cues came from changes in loudness as the sound moved. With vision eliminated and no echoes, any ...

We appear to have more in common with our Neanderthal cousins than outward appearances would suggest. New research published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences suggests ...

With so many health apps and wellness coaching gadgets to choose from, it might seem as if the market is already saturated. But commercial health apps often treat coaching as an optimization problem, ...

While 84% of people prefer to type out a disagreement, new research involving 1,842 conversations reveals that the "safer" choice is actually fueling social friction. In an era of digital flame wars ...

At 61 years old, Bill had started showing changes to his health—decreased appetite, weight loss, and abdominal bloating. But his blood work was normal, leaving the cause of his symptoms unknown. The ...