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What looks like a single organ could be two made one. (u_if8o5n0ioo/pixabay/Canva) – By Mike McRae 2026 Sep 21 – While one part of your brain processes these words, another part is keeping you alive, regulating your heartbeat, maintaining your breathing, and hopefully ensuring …
Infections that can cross the placenta can affect a child’s neurological development. (janulla/Getty Images/Canva) – By Mike McRae September 24, 2026 – Suspicions of a link between extremely rare congenital infections and the development of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have been supported by a …
Extensive use of a cell phone while pregnant may not be risk-free. AtnoYdur/Getty Images/Canva) – By Mike McRae 2026 Sep 23 – Decades of studies on the health impacts of cell phones have consistently found little cause for concern for most of us. Yet …
Age changes the way languages are learned, but adults remain capable of learning new languages throughout life. DrAfter123/DigitalVision Vectors via Getty Images – By Karen Stollznow, Senior Research Fellow of Linguistics, University of Colorado Boulder; Griffith University; University of New England Published: 2026 …
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art’s extraordinary design has taken over a decade to realize. Hufton + Crow, courtesy of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art – View 18 Images – By Adam Williams 2026 Sep 07 – Following over a decade of development, …
Losing your Y chromosome could put you at risk of serious health problems (BlackJack3D/Getty Images Signature/Canva) – By Mike McRae 2026 Sep 20 – As far as our genetic library goes, the Y chromosome seems like a mere pamphlet. Just ask any cell with …
The SweepLED prototype, which incorporates about $7 worth of components. KAIST – By Maryna Holovnova 2026 Sep 19 – With technology advancing by the day, protecting our privacy is getting harder. Hidden cameras are one of the biggest public concerns. There have been far …
The spray is designed to block colds, influenza, RSV and coronaviruses from their typical entry point. Depositphotos – By Bronwyn Thompson 2026 Sep 14 – A convenient nasal spray is a serious contender for treating a bunch of respiratory viral infections, including the common …
Your sleep architecture could be putting you at risk of multiple diseases. (Rido/Canva) – By Mike McRae 2026 Sep 17 – Thomas Edison famously regarded sleep as a waste of good work hours, electing to snooze a mere three or four hours every night. …
Varicella zoster virus, also known as human herpesvirus 3, causes chickenpox and shingles. BSIP/Universal Images Group via Getty Images – By Andrew Bubak, Associate Professor of Neurology, University of Colorado Anschutz Published: 2026 Sep 14 – Shingles can cause pain that is notoriously …
