One of the most popular explanations for why menopause evolved in some species is called the grandmother hypothesis. Essentially, older females stop having offspring of their own, and redirect energy ...

Nearly 40% of nonorganic fruits and vegetables grown in California contain traces of pesticides that are also PFAS, or ...

Now in its 18th year, the Best New Product Awards are America’s leading consumer-voted awards for product excellence. Conducted by BrandSpark International in partnership with Newsweek, the awards ...

Tailored telehealth cognitive behavioral therapy is superior to education for improving quality of life and pelvic pain in endometriosis.

Geroscience examines the underlying biology of aging to delay chronic diseases and extend the healthy years of human life.

Most people know only two things about the appendix: You don’t need it – and if it bursts, you need surgery fast. That basic ...

Thirty babies in a lifetime might sound unbelievable, but in the animal world, that number can be modest. Reproduction follows a clear biological pattern.

Some animals have reproductive strategies so extreme that they can lead directly to their own death. In certain species, intense mating competition or biological stress pushes the body beyond its ...

Nearly 40% of nonorganic fruits and vegetables grown in California contain traces of pesticides that are also PFAS, or "forever chemicals," according to a new investigation.California supplies nearly ...

Artificial light at night, or ALAN, is one of the most pervasive byproducts of coastal urbanization. Streetlights, skyscrapers, and waterfront developments flood the night sky wit ...

In 1974, philosopher Thomas Nagel posed a deceptively simple question: “what is it like to be a bat?”. His point wasn’t really about bats. He was offering a provocative challenge about the limits of ...