This tiny plant is helping solve crimes
Small plants like moss rarely draw attention. Many species are no wider than an eyelash and typically grow close to the ground in damp, shaded environments. Despite their modest appearance,…
A “herculean” genetic study just found a new way to treat ADHD
Attention disorders such as ADHD occur when the brain has trouble separating meaningful signals from constant background input. The brain continuously processes sights, sounds, and internal thoughts, and focus depends…
Did an exploding comet wipe out the mammoths?
Scientists are continuing to strengthen the case that a fragmented comet exploded in Earth’s atmosphere nearly 13,000 years ago. This event may have played a role in the sudden disappearance…
Myth busted: Your body isn’t canceling out your workout
Physical activity continues to affect the body even after the movement itself has ended. A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reports that being…
This 100-year-old teaching method is beating modern preschools
The first nationwide randomized study of children enrolled in public Montessori preschools found that students showed stronger learning outcomes by the time they reached kindergarten. Compared with children who attended…
MIT study shows high-fat diets give liver cancer a dangerous head start
A diet high in fat is one of the strongest contributors to liver cancer risk. New research from MIT sheds light on why this happens, showing that fatty diets can…
Researchers find ADHD strengths linked to better mental health
Adults with ADHD who are aware of their personal strengths and actively use them tend to report better overall well-being, a higher quality of life, and fewer mental health challenges,…
Even one drink a day may raise mouth cancer risk
A large comparative study published online in the open access journal BMJ Global Health has found that even low daily alcohol consumption is linked to a much higher risk of…
Scientists replayed evolution and found a surprise
All living things must survive in environments that are constantly changing. Seasons shift from summer to winter, and weather patterns can swing from floods one year to drought the next.…
Scientists found a dangerous feedback loop accelerating Arctic warming
Earth’s climate is shifting worldwide, but the fastest changes are happening near the poles. New research from Penn State offers a detailed look at how chemical reactions in the Arctic…