Donavyn Coffey

Genetic analysis of octopuses identified DNA sequences in their brains called transposons, which may help regulate learning.

Your body's cells are constantly replicating themselves, but the rate of renewal depends on where those cells are located and what they do.

Soap is great at getting rid of pathogenic bacteria and viruses because of its molecular structure.

Chowing down pet food may not be as safe as it used to be.

Milk isn't the same across species. Here's the science of why babies shouldn't drink cow's milk until they're older.

Is it the combination of the pineapple's acidity and the enzyme complex called bromelain that likely make your mouth sore.

Here's the science behind why some deep sea creatures — such as squids, sharks, sea spiders and worms — get so giant.

Here's the science behind how ovens and microwaves differ in the food-heating process.

An investigation is underway to determine if the school is linked with a cancer cluster.

Many people give up meat for ethical, health or environmental reasons. But is it OK to put a cat or a dog on a vegetarian or vegan diet?

Here are the top four (and a bonus fifth) elements that make up the human body.

What does it take for an asteroid to make a dent on Earth, and which known impact events have left the biggest craters?

Is COVID-19's rapid evolution unusual, or do other viruses have as many variants as this coronavirus?

Here's why you may start tearing up while slicing an onion.

Do scientists know if Earth is shrinking or expanding, and if this difference over time will threaten life on our planet?

Researchers have several ideas as to why people sometimes stick out their tongues when they're concentrating.

Fetuses don't breathe oxygen in utero, so how do newly born babies figure it out?

Here's how alcohol can help preserve DNA, tissue samples and even entire organisms.

The cheetah is often called the world's fastest animal. But is that true?

How does DNA know when to become active?

Does everyone have a monologue in their head?

Even if they don't get moldy, nuts and grains can go bad. Why is that?

Schisms within the church have led to more and more denominations over the millennia.

Brazil nuts and cashews are crunchy and small, so why aren't they nuts?

Can we harness natural and human-made carbon traps to help us slow climate change?