Burying Underwear for Science

Swiss researchers buried more than 2,000 pairs of cotton underwear to measure soil health, finding faster decomposition in nutrient-rich, biologically active garden soils. Read More »

Moths Smell With Their Wings

Researchers discovered that tobacco hawkmoths detect certain odors through specialized sensory hairs on their wings, revealing a surprising adaptation for sensing their environment. Read More »

North American Bird Losses Are Accelerating

A 2026 study links accelerating bird population declines across North America to intensive agriculture and rising temperatures, with particularly rapid losses in several U.S. regions. Read More »

Yo-Yo Dieting and Health

A comprehensive research review found no evidence that repeated weight loss and regain permanently damages metabolism or causes disproportionate muscle loss in people with obesity. Read More »

Why Women’s Pain Lasts Longer

New research suggests testosterone may help men recover from injury-related pain faster by increasing an anti-inflammatory protein, offering clues to sex differences in pain recovery. Read More »

Urolithin A’s Promise for Gut Health

Research suggests urolithin A, a compound produced from foods such as pomegranates and walnuts, may strengthen the intestinal barrier and offer new possibilities for inflammatory bowel disease. Read More »

Benefits of Black and Green Rice

Japanese researchers found that black and green rice contain beneficial fat compounds and digest more slowly than white rice, potentially supporting blood sugar control and metabolic health. Read More »