What Makes A Condition A ‘Neglected Tropical Disease’?

Advocacy groups have pushed hard for certain conditions to be included on the WHO list of neglected tropical diseases.

How A 3-Legged Dog Inspired The ‘Tripawds’ Community

When their dog faced leg amputation in 2006, René Agredano and her husband, Jim Nelson, started Tripawds, a free support community with over 25,000 active members.

This ‘Talking Dog’ Learned 100 Words On A Soundboard — A Biologist Explains What That Proves

A sheepadoodle’s 100-word vocabulary led scientists to test whether soundboard dogs truly understand language — or are echoing a century-old illusion.

3 Benefits Of An ‘Airport Divorce’ For Couples, By A Psychologist

Splitting up at airport security isn’t a relationship red flag. Psychology explains why brief separations ease travel stress and protect couples’ bond.

Perseid Meteor Shower Returns This Week Under An ‘Earthshine’ Moon

North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead, which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the northern hemisphere. This week, the Perseids begin.

A Biologist Explains Why Some People Have Smile Dimples

Smile dimples aren’t caused by a dominant gene — a biologist explains the muscle quirk behind them, and two surprising body parts that work the same way.

Less is more with the Oura Ring 5
Less is more with the Oura Ring 5

If you’re reading an Oura Ring 5 review at The Verge, you likely fall into one of two camps: newcomers looking for a smartwatch alternative, or Oura users pondering an upgrade. In the case of the former, this is a great casual health tracker and the best smart ring on the market – but not […]

2 ‘Default Habits’ All Strong Couples Swear By, By A Psychologist

A psychologist reveals the two small, automatic habits — not grand gestures — that quietly separate couples who last from those who slowly drift apart.

Scientists’ Side Hustle? Using AI and Quantum Computing to Generate New Peptides

Researchers cobbled together funding and time to show how quantum computing could aid in the development of drugs to help underserved populations and combat rare diseases.

White House taps the guy who keeps crying ‘aliens’ to run UFO group
White House taps the guy who keeps crying ‘aliens’ to run UFO group

Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb will head the UAP Science Advisory Council established by the White House, the Pentagon, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, the FBI, and “the intelligence community.” The Council will provide scientific reports and advice to the UAP Governing Board, in an effort to “resolve the nature of UAP,” or […]