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Pink Noise Could be Ruining Your Sleep

New research shows the popular sleep sound could be doing more harm than good

February 2, 2026

How These Caterpillars Use Their Body Hair to Listen for Danger

They may dodge predatory wasps by twitching away at the sound of their approach

February 2, 2026

How Dissociation Blunts Trauma

The most elusive mental health condition is more common than we thought

January 30, 2026

Ancient Jokes Etched in Clay

These millennia-old punchlines aren’t exactly gut-busters today

January 30, 2026

When German Shepherds Got Their Cursed Genes

DNA from museum specimens help detail the genetic bottleneck

January 30, 2026

The Devastating Disease Neglected for Decades

Despite high-tech new therapies, people with sickle cell anemia still encounter stigma today

January 30, 2026

Recreating the Smells of History

Using chemistry, archival records and AI, scientists are reviving the aromas of old libraries, mummies, and battlefields

January 30, 2026

Sex Changes the Brains of Male Mice

“What surprised us here was the clarity of the signal”

January 30, 2026

The First Time Tobacco Executives Admitted Smoking Is Bad for You

The moment the science finally came to light

January 29, 2026

What Sets Off Bomb Cyclones

This storm category includes some nor’easters, which seem likely to grow even more chaotic in coming decades

January 29, 2026

Your Lifespan May Depend Much More on Genes Than Previously Thought

Research published today shows a bigger impact of genetics on aging than previously thought

January 29, 2026