Public health relies on data – whether it is tracking the effectiveness of a given year’s flu vaccine, monitoring blood lead levels around the country or estimating the prevalence of…
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Ivermectin isn’t a cancer miracle drug, but influencers claim otherwise – here’s how to avoid sprinting past scientific evidence
Though researchers have been studying the animal deworming drug ivermectin for decades, there is no evidence that it’s a safe or effective way to treat cancer in people. However, a…
Keeping the grasses in check: Wild large herbivores promote plant diversity by reducing dominance – Functional Ecologists
In this behind the Paper blog post, author Jonas Trepel – a postdoctoral researcher at Aarhus University – delves into the world of ecosystems engineers and discusses his paper “Wild large…
3,800-year-old ritual offerings discovered at Peñico
Archaeologists in Peru have uncovered a remarkable 3,800-year-old ritual offering at the ancient city of Peñico, shedding new light on the enduring legacy of the Caral civilisation after the decline…
‘Project Hail Mary’ is finally streaming Amazon Prime Video, and we can’t wait to watch it again
Amazon MGM Studios’ “Project Hail Mary,” the science fiction blockbuster starring Ryan Gosling that launched into theaters back on March 20, 2026 is now hitting its streaming stride on Prime…
AI Reveals Hidden Gray Matter Lesions in Multiple Sclerosis
Summary: An international team of scientists and clinicians developed a generative artificial intelligence framework that unmasks these previously hidden cortical lesions by analyzing existing legacy MRI scans. By synthesizing minor,…
Preconception Maternal Trauma Doubles Schizophrenia Risk
Summary: A new study demonstrated that women who endured Nazi persecution as young girls passed a significantly elevated risk of psychiatric illness to their children born decades after World War…
Ugandan farmers launch UK court case against East African oil pipeline
Four Ugandan farmers filed a case with London’s High Court on Tuesday, aiming to stop the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) from starting to operate by asking the court…
Beefalo are bred to be part bison. A new study says most aren’t
People will spend $100 to learn about their genetic ancestry. Some pay even more to learn about their dog’s genes. But how many have questioned the genetic ancestry of their…
