SCIENCE
Dentist Warns of Six 'Dangerous' TikTok Trends You Should Never Try at Home
Many of these trends can cause "irreparable damage" and pose a significant health risk.
How Lake Powell Water Levels Have Changed So Far This Year
As of June 24, 2024, Lake Powell's water level stood at 3,583.79 feet above mean sea level—116.21 feet below the full pool level.
Man Bites Snake to Death After It Attacked Him
India is home to many species of venomous snakes, with over a million snake bites occurring across the country every year.
Ancient Shipwreck Where Analog Computer Was Found Yields Fresh Secrets
The Antikythera mechanism, found in a 1st century B.C. shipwreck, is considered to be the world's oldest analog computer.
Shark Tracker Shows Locations Around US in Wake of Attacks
A 13-foot great white was tracked off the coast of Florida, while two other great whites were tracked near Nova Scotia.
Ozempic and Related Drugs May Reduce Cancer Risks, Study Claims
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic may lower obesity-related cancer risks, although no direct correlation has been confirmed.
Archaeologists Dispute Theory of Largest Native American City's Abandonment
Cahokia was an ancient city, located in southern Illinois, that may have had a population of tens of thousands at its peak.
Groundwater Will Be Too Hot to Drink for 75 Million People by 2100
Rising temperatures are threatening groundwater, with millions potentially at risk by 2100.
Study Reveals Why We're Obsessed With Serial Killers
"Serial killing as a topic in popular media appears so prevalent, which is a paradox because it is such an awful thing," according to academic Laura Glitsos.
Map Shows Florida Dengue Cases After Health Warning
A mosquito alert has been issued after two new locally acquired cases were reported in Monroe County.
Alcohol–Energy Drink Cocktails May Permanently Harm Your Brain
Consumption of caffeinated cocktails during adolescence may cause behavioral impairments into adulthood, according to a study.
California Fire Update As Inferno Threatens Major Tourist Attraction
The Thompson fire, a massive 3,500-acre wildfire burning across Butte County in California, has led to over 13,000 people being evacuated from the area.
Toxic Tampon Warning As Arsenic and Lead Found in Common Menstrual Products
The researchers found detectable levels of 16 different metals in all 14 brands of tampon that they evaluated.
Quick Questions Reveal Your Risk of Heart Attack
Swedish researchers have created a 5-minute at-home test to assess heart attack risk with 65 percent accuracy.
Dogs Have Upsetting Reaction to Us Crying, Study Finds
"Dogs seem to be specially keen on catching the emotional content of differently valenced human vocalizations," researcher Paula Pérez Fraga said.
Americans Should Cut Back on Bacon, Say Scientists
The U.S. public could reduce cancer and diabetes cases by cutting back on bacon, a newly published study reveals.
Remains of Girl, 12, Found After Crocodile Attack: 'Devastating'
"For the family, it is the most devastating outcome possible for them. They are in a state of extreme shock and disbelief," a police sergeant said.
Milky Way May Be Larger Than Thought, Study Reveals
The bulge at the center of our galaxy could be less densely packed with stars than previously thought.
Bee Stinger Lodges in Man's Eye After Attack
The man had been stung in the eye by a bee two days before, but local emergency care had left a small fragment in his cornea despite removal attempts.
Pre-Hispanic Ball Court and Curious Circular Structure Discovered
Pre-Hispanic societies in Central America, such as the Maya, played a number of ballgames on courts like these.
Brain Problems in Middle Age Linked to Early Adult Inflammation
"Inflammation is important for cognitive aging and may begin much earlier than previously known," the researchers said.
Ozempic May Cause Increased Risk of Rare Blindness, Study Claims
Patients taking semaglutide weight-loss drugs were more likely to develop NAION, although no direct link has been confirmed.