Hunter-gatherers in Siberia died of a plague outbreak 5,500 years ago

We can't blame the Neolithic Transition for the plague anymore. [...]

25 things that happen to your body when you stop exercising

From cardiovascular decline to mood shifts, here's what science knows about the real physical and mental cost of going sedentary [...]

After Senate vote, Trump admin backs off plans to kill ocean monitoring

It's unclear whether the system is currently intact. [...]

20 scientific breakthroughs that the experts got wrong first

From continental drift to germ theory to the discovery that ulcers are caused by bacteria, the history of science is full of ideas that were right all along — and dismissed anyway [...]

Pseudoscientific Cancer ‘Treatment’ Involves Gassing Naked People in Plastic Bags With Bleach

A London clinic owner has claimed he is treating people with stage 4 cancer by sealing them into a plastic bag while they're naked from the waist down and gassing them with chlorine dioxide. [...]

Canada Missed Chances to Inspect Titan Before Fatal Implosion

A new report shows that government agencies failed to communicate and includes recommendations for stronger oversight in a bid to avert future disasters. [...]

As global warming threatens corals, scientists search for reefs that can take the heat

Researchers say these coral strongholds may help repopulate more degraded reefs. [...]

The Most Promising Ebola Vaccine Has Been Sitting on the Shelf for 15 Years

Years after initial tests, researchers are now racing to see if a vaccine developed in 2011 can help fight the current Bundibugyo outbreak in Congo. [...]

June's Strawberry Moon Is the Final Micro Moon of 2026: Here's How to See It

Despite its catchy name, the Strawberry Moon isn't named for the moon's appearance. [...]