October 2020

Optical Illusions: Afterimage science + ghosts

Have you ever seen a ghost? How about an after-image? Our bodies aren’t perfect and they sometimes make mistakes, resulting in fun optical illusions.

Seven large-scale citizen science projects that you can help with right now! Help scientists collect data on our insect friends.

Health

While some thought lung damage from vaping was caused by THC, nicotine, or vitamin E oil, the culprit might be the heating element.

Health

Scientists have found a new way to defeat cancer by killing cancer cells without harming the patient.

A new project called Public Editor invites citizen scientists to work together to fight misinformation and vet the credibility of news.

Biology Health

Medications are still formulated with a male bias, but new awareness of how different bodies process drugs could lead to safer dosages for women.

Psychology

Researchers say calling on the phone instead of texting leads to stronger feelings of social connection—and isn’t nearly as awkward as we fear.

Biology Health

New research suggests that doing brain training exercises to improve visuospatial skills could help reduce motion sickness.

Taking “you are what you eat” to the next level, new research shows that the more a sea anemone eats, the more tentacles it grows.

Monarch butterflies face an uncertain future. Their numbers have plummeted in recent decades. Here are some ways you can help.