Scientists discover viruses that secretly rule the world's oceans By Nicoletta Lanese published 9 June 22 RNA viruses may influence the flow of carbon through the ocean.
More than 1,000 cases of monkeypox detected in 29 countries By Nicoletta Lanese last updated 2 August 22 The CDC raised the alert level for the ongoing monkeypox outbreak as the nation's case count hit 30 and the global case count rose above 1,000.
Experimental rectal cancer drug caused all patients' tumors to disappear in small trial By Nicoletta Lanese published 6 June 22 More research is needed to know if the patients' cancer could return.
Melatonin poisonings on the rise in US kids By Nicoletta Lanese published 3 June 22 About 4,000 children were hospitalized after ingesting huge amounts of melatonin.
Short-necked giraffe relative discovered in China. It used its helmet head to bash rivals. By Nicoletta Lanese published 2 June 22 Scientists uncovered 16.9 million-year-old fossils of the beast.
Texas woman gives birth to rare set of twins conceived one week apart. How is this possible? By Nicoletta Lanese published 2 June 22 This phenomenon is called "superfetation."
Contaminated strawberries linked to hepatitis outbreak, FDA says By Nicoletta Lanese published 31 May 22 Health agencies in the U.S. and Canada are investigating the outbreak.
No, scientists didn't discover the cause of SIDS. Here's what they did find. By Nicoletta Lanese published 20 May 22 The results of the study were initially overstated on social media.
Red Sea dolphins slather their skin in coral mucus, because nature is wonderfully gross By Nicoletta Lanese published 19 May 22 Young dolphins seem to learn this skin care routine from their elders.
Rare monkeypox infections detected in several European countries By Nicoletta Lanese last updated 2 August 22 It's unknown whether the monkeypox cases in different countries are linked.
5,000 of the world's smallest penguins waddle onto Australian beach in record-breaking parade By Nicoletta Lanese published 17 May 22 A nightly penguin parade takes place on Phillip Island.
Record-shattering Tonga volcanic eruption sent atmospheric waves zipping around the Earth By Nicoletta Lanese published 16 May 22 The eruption triggered huge atmospheric waves called Lamb waves.
What are viruses? By Aparna Vidyasagar published 13 May 22 Reference Viruses are microscopic parasites that lack the capacity to thrive and reproduce outside of a host body.
Scientists finally have proof of mysterious immune cell in humans By Nicoletta Lanese published 12 May 22 The existence of these cells was hotly debated.
US baby formula shortage: What to know By Nicoletta Lanese published 11 May 22 The shortage has grown steadily worse in recent weeks.
Bats tell predators to 'buzz off' — literally By Nicoletta Lanese published 9 May 22 This is a unique example of animal mimicry.
'Giant MRI of Antarctica' reveals 'fossil seawater' under ice sheet By Nicoletta Lanese published 5 May 22 Fossil seawater can be found in the depths of the aquifer.
Roe v. Wade FAQ: What if abortion rights law gets overturned? By Rachael Rettner, Nicoletta Lanese published 4 May 22 Here are answers to questions about what could happen if the landmark ruling is overturned.
Severe COVID-19 may cause similar cognitive deficits as 20 years of aging By Nicoletta Lanese published 4 May 22 People hospitalized for COVID-19 showed cognitive impairments.
How do mosquitoes sniff out humans to bite? By Nicoletta Lanese published 4 May 22 Some mosquitoes can smell humans from a distance.
Roe v. Wade: Facts about the landmark case By Nicoletta Lanese published 3 May 22 In June 2022, the Supreme Court overturned the 1973 ruling.
These meteorites contain all of the building blocks of DNA By Nicoletta Lanese published 28 April 22 Could these compounds have helped to spark life on Earth?
Ticking time bombs of DNA mutation may dictate when animals die By Nicoletta Lanese published 26 April 22 Mutational clocks may drive the aging process.
Cluster of mysterious hepatitis cases in US children prompts CDC health alert By Nicoletta Lanese published 21 April 22 The CDC alerted doctors to be on the lookout for more cases.
Woman's sudden dizziness and hearing loss had a rare cause By Nicoletta Lanese published 21 April 22 Air bubbles were trapped in the woman's ear.