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You Can Absorb More Calcium From These Vegetables Than Milk (But It's Complicated)

staff@sciencing.com (Megan Brame) — Thu, 14 May 2026 10:25:00 +0000

Calcium is one of the most important nutrients you can put in your body, but there may be better ways to get in your diet other than drinking milk.

Science Explains How Your DNA Can Predict High Blood Pressure

staff@sciencing.com (Kristeen Cherney) — Wed, 13 May 2026 19:25:00 +0000

High blood pressure is often associated with lifestyle habits, but there's a genetic aspect to it, which scientists have been trying to pin down.

The 'Sleepy' Biden Rumor That's Actually Based In Science

staff@sciencing.com (Daniel Meagher) — Wed, 13 May 2026 10:25:00 +0000

During the 2024 election, Joe Biden was criticized for his low energy levels. Given that he was 78 at the time, there's a good reason for that.

How AI Has Been Transforming Cancer Research In 2026 So Far

staff@sciencing.com (Robin Oliverio) — Tue, 12 May 2026 16:25:00 +0000

Cancer research has come in many forms over the years, including the use of AI. In 2026 alone, AI has come a long way as a tool for diagnosis and drug design

The 'Placebo Effect' Is Easily Explained By Science

staff@sciencing.com (George Hale) — Tue, 12 May 2026 10:25:00 +0000

The placebo effect has been a documented scientific phenomenon for a long time, but scientists finally might have an explanation for how it actually works.

Science Explains The Rare Disease That Slowly Turns Its Victims To 'Stone'

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Mon, 11 May 2026 10:25:00 +0000

Flesh turning to stone sounds like something from fantasy, but this rare genetic disease does something similar, often doing so with fatal results.

Kim Kardashian's 'Brain Holes' Are Actually Based In Science

staff@sciencing.com (Daniel Meagher) — Sun, 10 May 2026 19:25:00 +0000

In late 2025, it was revealed that Kim Kardashian was diagnosed with so-called "brain holes," which is a colloquial term for a well-known and serious condition.

What Scientists Know About Death That You Didn't (Until Now)

staff@sciencing.com (Elias Nash) — Sun, 10 May 2026 10:25:00 +0000

Death is the great equalizer, but it's also one of science's greatest mysteries, with researchers having made some strange and fascinating discoveries about it.

The Ozempic 'Rebound Effect' Can Be Explained By Science

staff@sciencing.com (Kristeen Cherney) — Sat, 09 May 2026 16:25:00 +0000

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic are all the rage for their weight-loss effects, but the tendency to regain lost weight after stopping treatment is real.

Long-Term Side Effects Of Ozempic That Aren't Widely Discussed

staff@sciencing.com (Robin Oliverio) — Thu, 07 May 2026 19:25:00 +0000

GLP-1 drugs have exploded in popularity recently, but lost among the hype around these weight-loss drugs is discussion about long-term side effects.

Could The Deadly Virus Outbreak That Killed Cruise Passengers Spread To Land?

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Thu, 07 May 2026 10:25:00 +0000

There is currently a deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship traveling between South America and Africa, but it's unclear how far it will spread.

Not IQ, Not Memory: Scientists Say This Trait Could Predict Intelligence

staff@sciencing.com (Robin Oliverio) — Tue, 05 May 2026 14:25:00 +0000

Traditional markers of intelligence like IQ have come under fire, and instead, psychologists have looked into links between smarts and other personality traits.

Not Diet, Not Exercise: Scientists Say This Factor Drives Longevity

staff@sciencing.com (Kristeen Cherney) — Tue, 05 May 2026 10:25:00 +0000

It's fair to say that everyone wants to live as long as possible, but one of the best secrets to a long life might not be where you're expecting it.

The Common Poop Habit That Increases Your Risk Of Hemorrhoids

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Mon, 04 May 2026 19:25:00 +0000

Nobody wants to have to deal with a painful, potentially embarrassing hemorrhoid, but you could be increasing your risk with this bathroom habit.

Eight Percent Of Your DNA Isn't Human - Here's Where It Comes From

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Mon, 04 May 2026 16:25:00 +0000

Human DNA isn't actually entirely human. Strangely, a lot of our genetic material came from unwanted guests hitching rides in our ancestors' cells.

Science Explains Why Fingernails On A Chalkboard Feel Unbearable

staff@sciencing.com (Ing Wei Khor) — Mon, 04 May 2026 14:25:00 +0000

No one likes the sound of fingernails scratching along a chalkboard, and there's a good reason for that, with particularly infamous sounds faring all the worse.

The Tropical Fruit That's Proven To Reduce Blood Pressure And Glucose

staff@sciencing.com (Megan Brame) — Sun, 03 May 2026 18:25:00 +0000

Lowering blood pressure, reducing glucose, and improving heart health are universal goals, but it turns out there's a fruit that may do all of that.

A Serving Of This Popular Cheese Has More Protein Than An Egg

staff@sciencing.com (George Hale) — Sun, 03 May 2026 10:25:00 +0000

When it comes to breakfast protein, eggs are the king of the kitchen, but there's one Italian cheese that gives egg protein a run for its money.

What It Means When Your Poop Is Green, According To Science

staff@sciencing.com (George Hale) — Sat, 02 May 2026 19:25:00 +0000

Everybody poops, and sometimes that poop is green, but if you want to know why your poop is green, you're in luck, because science has an answser.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Voice Is Easily Explained By Science

staff@sciencing.com (Kristeen Cherney) — Sat, 02 May 2026 16:25:00 +0000

If you pay attention to the news, you've likely heard Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaking and wonder what the story was, well, science has an answer.