Primordial black holes might be five-dimensional—and formed by cosmic strings. An unexplained high-energy neutrino detected three years ago could be linked to a primordial black hole, perhaps one more
A study finds people don’t only compare their bodies to someone else’s, but are just as likely to compare their current bodies to their former selves, with harmful results. The findings and a new asse
A single-dose adenovirus-vectored rabies vaccine (ChAdOx2 RabG) was safe and produced strong antibody responses in Tanzanian adults and children. After 1 year, antibody levels remained above the prote
Vaccines not only directly protect vaccinated individuals but also contribute to protecting the entire population via indirect herd-immunity benefits. Half of averted COVID-19 infections and 1/4 of ho
Owning a smartphone at age 12 was associated with a 103% higher risk of tying self-worth to weight, 67% higher risk of binge eating and 49% higher risk of any eating disorder symptoms by age 14, accor
A new study indicates that adults with depression or anxiety who experienced childhood trauma face significantly higher odds of recent suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts.
A US study of 1,981 FDA-approved drugs found the average number of patents per drug rose from 2.1 in 1990 to 6.9 in 2019, extending market exclusivity by six years on average.
A 27-year study across Alaska found soils are warming at considerable depths, with permafrost regions warming fastest at 0.64°C per decade, while 100% of monitoring stations showed warming 4 feet unde
A study of 26 chimpanzees observed for over 800 hours found they stole food less often from friends than non-friends (61% vs. 70%), while victims calmed down faster when the thief was a friend, sugges
