Creatine May Do More Than Boost Muscle Performance
Creatine’s reputation as a gym staple may be getting an upgrade. UCLA researchers report that the supplement,…
Surprising Possible Benefit for Ladies on Weight Loss Meds
A new working paper suggests that the power of popular weight-loss drugs may extend to the job…
Tweak Your Playlists for Longer Workouts
Turning up the tempo on your workout playlist may do more than just make the miles feel…
Existence of Life on Mars May be linked to Organic Compounds
NASA’s Curiosity rover has detected a remarkable variety of organic molecules on the surface of Mars, including compounds…
Asteroid Samples Contain the Genetic Ingredients For Life on Earth
An analysis of samples collected from asteroid Ryugu showed all five key genetic ingredients for life on Earth,…
In Echo of Moby Dick, Drones Bust Sperm Whales Headbutting
Sailors’ tales of whales ramming ships just got modern confirmation from above. Using drones, researchers filmed sperm…
Combo of Two Diets May Slow Brain Aging
Pairing two familiar eating plans may help your brain hang on to its youth, at least on…
Bumblebees Have a Pretty Handy Survival Tactic
Bumblebee queens have a survival trick that sounds impossible: They can apparently ride out a week underwater.…
To Climb the Social Ladder, Baby Clownfish Ditch Stripes
Clownfish aren’t just colorful; they’re calculating. A new study finds that baby tomato anemonefish ditch their “baby…
For Antarctic Penguins, Molting Can Now Be Deadly
Emperor penguins can’t skip their annual wardrobe change, and that may now be killing them. A new…
Scientists Find a New Wrinkle in Neanderthal-Human Mating
Scientists have known for a while that Neanderthals occasionally mated with humans eons ago. But a study…
Device Suggests Correct Antibiotic in 36 Minutes
If new research holds up, doctors may be able to get lab-style answers on pathogens before they’ve…