A study of hundreds of thousands of people in the US found that the racial and ethnic identity people report about themselves does not necessarily match their genetic background. (Image credit: Plume Creative via Getty Images) A new study of…
Scientists have discovered how to create the ‘rubber hand illusion’ using lab mice. (Image credit: Andrew Belik/500px via Getty Images) People with prosthetics can feel like their artificial limbs are part of their bodies – and in a new study,…
A new “electronic tattoo” is designed to monitor the mental strain of people working in high-stress jobs, researchers say. But it raises questions about whether workers and employers will actually embrace the technology. (Image credit: Device/Huh et al.) Scientists have…
Environmental microbiology student Corinne Hazel discovered the fungus, which grows on a Mexican variety of morning glory known as Sky Blue. (Photo credit: WVU Photo/Brian Persinger) A university student has discovered an elusive fungus that produces chemical compounds with effects…
A Ryanair pilot was forced to make an emergency landing when the plane encountered intense turbulence from a weather phenomenon known as a ‘supercell’, injuring several people including a child on a flight from Berlin to Milan. Nine people, including…
The Oclean X Ultra S electric toothbrush takes real-time brushing feedback to a whole new level, but its customizable features and long battery life impress us even more. Reviews by Anna Gora published on June 4, 2025 Comments ( 0…
The woman’s heart problem has been linked to a rare genetic disorder. (Image credit: Jolygon via Getty Images) Patient: 65-year-old woman from Austria. Symptoms: The woman had been experiencing shortness of breath with activity for several weeks when she presented…
Cannabis smoke and THC-containing products may have different effects on vascular function. (Image credit: Tetra Images via Getty Images) Because eating cannabis brownies or gummies doesn’t involve inhaling smoke, it may be tempting to think of these edibles as relatively…
New Balance 1080 v14: Small tweaks make an already great all-rounder even more wearable. Reviews by Kate Carter, published June 2, 2025 Comments ( 0 ) ()
Blueair Classic Pro CP7i is the first air purifier to use High Intensity Narrow Spectrum Light (HINS) technology, which eliminates viruses and bacteria using violet-blue light. Anna Gora’s reviews were published on June 2, 2025. Comments ( 0 ) ()
Your brain may be able to recognize words that lack vowels by relying on nearby letters and context. (Image credit: Yagi Studio via Getty Images) “Ths sntnc s mssng ts vwls.” You can probably guess what words we’re talking about…
“Nurogenesis,” or the process of forming new neurons, is known to begin before birth. However, some research suggests that the process may continue throughout a person’s life. (Image credit: CHRISTOPH BURGSTEDT/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY via Getty Images) The developing human brain…