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Feeling nervous? Work that system to calm it down
Scientists are exploring new ways to regain control of stressed-out nervous systems, including humming, tapping on the skin and cooling the face.
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- Humans
Burps and farts: Why the body is such a gas
People make a lot of gas, and it’s got to come out one end or the other. Understanding those farts and burps could tell us a lot about our health.
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A protein building block may help fight viruses and cancer
As a food supplement, arginine might one day help cut tumor formation and the proliferation of viruses in the body, mouse data suggest.
- Brain
The human brain may owe a lot of its size to our love of sweets
Meats were important, too. But throughout human evolution, fruits may have fueled much of the brain growth in our primate cousins and early ancestors.
- Health & Medicine
The sweet truth about carbohydrates
Many carbohydrates are important sources of energy, while others offer little benefit. Learn why not all carbs are the same and how our bodies use them.
- Chemistry
Not all that tastes sweet is sugary
We’re naturally drawn to sweet foods and drinks. Scientists have designed several ways to make things taste sweet with little or no sugar.
- Animals
The Cyclops may be an ancient myth, but one-eyed creatures are real
The iconic Cyclops of The Odyssey might look like a massive, one-eyed person, but it might have more in common with creatures other than humans.
- Humans
Explainer: What is ADHD?
Short for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, ADHD affects how people think, learn and process information.
- Health & Medicine
What to know about using AI chatbots for therapy
More and more young people are turning to AI chatbots for mental health help. There can be risks, and it’s important to know what they are, experts say.
- Tech
Explainer: What is bioprinting?
Machines can now print tissues, layer by layer, using “inks” made of living cells. This technology brings lab-grown organs closer to reality.
