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Scientists found that for each hour someone got to sleep earlier, they experienced significantly more weight loss over eight weeks. Depositphotos – By Bronwyn Thompson 2026 Nov 07 – Whether it’s four or eight hours, how much we sleep each night has become a focus for …
So long, and thanks for all the kitsch. Depositphotos View 3 Images – By Bronwyn Thompson 2026 Nov 06 – In news that won’t come as a surprise to anyone besides those who drive one that hasn’t had its wheels fall off, it’s been announced that …
Putting some pressure on your bones could add years to your life. (Africa images/Canva) – By Mike McRae 2026 Nov 05 – Your skeleton has a demanding day job, pumping out fresh new blood cells and serving as a mineral bank for calcium, not to …
There are far fewer women diagnosed with autism than men. Could a single gene explain it? Dean Drobot/Canva – By Mike McRae 2026 Nov 04 – Autism’s striking sex difference has long presented researchers with a puzzle. Why are boys diagnosed around three to four …
Three of the four torsoes and their more expensive whole forms behind them. Realbotix View 7 Images – By Bronwyn Thompson 2026 Nov 03 – Meet Aria, Mila, Dave and Amar – the first four models coming out of Las Vegas-based humanoid company Realbotix. To make …
What do spiders dream about? Apurv Jadhav/Getty Images/Kartika Paramita/Almeria Haus/Canva – By Mike McRae 2026 Nov 02 – Somewhere in Australia’s tropical northeast, a tiny spider twitches in its sleep. Whether it’s imagining sinking its fangs into a delicious meal or fearing the business end …
The solar-powered Nook. Bird Buddy – By Maryna Holovnova 2026 Nov 02 – Birdwatching has gone digital, with more and more people turning to smart feeders equipped with cameras and smartphone connectivity. Some might argue that this defeats the whole purpose of birdwatching: taking a …
A rendering of villi in the intestinal walls – the inspiration for the biobattery. Depositphotos View 4 Images – By Etiido Uko 2026 Oct 31 – The small intestine has several functions, including chemical digestion, nutrient and water absorption, hormone secretion, immune defense, and …
The campaign of U.S. Senate candidate Mary Peltola of Alaska, a Democrat, has been rocked by accusations it recruited a spoiler candidate for the ballot. AP/Mark Thiessen – By Drew Kurlowski, Associate Professor of Political Science, Coastal Carolina University Published: 2026 Oct 30 – Less …
The fungus Ophiocordyceps (stalk growing out of the ant’s head) helped inspire the video game and show “The Last of Us.” Denis Zabin/iNaturalist, CC BY-SA – By Tara Deans, Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology Published: 2026 Oct 30 – Zombies have …