Is U.S. democracy in decline? Here’s what the science says
The United States’ reputation as an exemplar of democracy appears to be eroding. In a poll taken earlier this year, […]
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Male mosquitoes sometimes suck, too
Male mosquitoes may be nearly as bloodthirsty as females under certain conditions, new research suggests. That upends the notion that
Doula care can lead to fewer C-sections or premature births
Having a trained professional by your side can make a pregnancy easier. Among a group of pregnant individuals covered by
Once-a-week insulin can mean fewer injections for some with diabetes
Life with diabetes usually involves lots of injections of insulin, the hormone that controls blood sugar. Recent research investigating a
The cities of the Silk Road reached astonishing heights in the mountains of Central Asia
Two towering medieval cities built by mobile herders along Central Asia’s Silk Road trade routes have been hidden in plain
A new implant tested in animals reverses drug overdoses
Naloxone has saved thousands of lives by reversing opioid overdoses. But its success depends on someone nearby who can administer
Decline in vaping pushes use of tobacco products by young Americans to record low
Smallest number of American teens and tweens in 25 years are currently using tobacco products. According to the 2024 National