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Not The Breasts, Not The Brain: The Deadliest Cancer Lives In This Part Of The Body

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

Cancer is scary, and breast cancer and brain cancer are particularly frightening forms, but when it comes to lethality, one cancer has them beat.

How The US Military Trained Pigeons To Guide Missiles In World War II

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:25:00 +0000

World War II was a period of massive technological advancement, but some of the 'innovations' were just plain zany, like pigeon-guided munitions.

The Popular Sleepwalking Myth That's Been Debunked By Science

staff@sciencing.com (Elaine Todd) — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:25:00 +0000

Sleepwalking isn't as uncommon as you might think, but there are still at least one misconception around it that you should probably be aware of.

Scientists Say This Optical Illusion Could Reveal If You Have Schizophrenia

staff@sciencing.com (Ing Wei Khor) — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:25:00 +0000

Schizophrenia can be one of the most debilitating mental illnesses, but there may be a weird way to diagnose it using a common optical illusion.

You Should Think Twice Before Refilling Your Plastic Water Bottle

staff@sciencing.com (Daniel Meagher) — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:25:00 +0000

There's no question that bottled water is great for keeping you hydrated on the go, but you might want to avoid reusing that plastic bottle.

Scientists Say This New Treatment Could Completely Eliminate HIV In Newborns

staff@sciencing.com (George Hale) — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 19:25:00 +0000

Although HIV is no longer a death sentence, it's still an incurable disease, but a new treatment on the horizon could eliminate the virus in newborns.

Doctor Reveals 2 Dangerous Health Myths That Can Cause Extreme Pain

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:25:00 +0000

Generally, most people want to avoid pain if they can help it, but a prominent doctor says there are two misconceptions you need to be aware of.

Scientists Say This Useful Skill Could Shave 13 Years Off Your Brain's Age

staff@sciencing.com (Daniel Meagher) — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:25:00 +0000

If you're lucky, you're getting older, but there are ways to slow down how fast your brain ages, and one of them is actually a useful skill to have.

Vomit Myths That Have Been Debunked By Science

staff@sciencing.com (Elaine Todd) — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 19:25:00 +0000

If you're going to partake in the human experiment, you're going to barf at some point, so you might as well be able to separate fact from fiction.

Everyone Had It In Their Home In The '70s. Science Might Explain Why It Was So Hard To Look Away

staff@sciencing.com (George Hale) — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 18:25:00 +0000

There's no doubt that the '70s were a groovy time and when we look back at the trends of the era there are some fads that are impossible to ignore.

Scientists Say People Who Live Past 110 Have This Unusually High Biomarker In Common

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 17:25:00 +0000

Living past the age of 110 is a rare feat, which is why scientists went and analyzed the blood of those who made it that far, and found a surprise.

The Deadly, Drug-Resistant Fungal Infection Outbreak That's Spreading In The US

staff@sciencing.com (Kristeen Cherney) — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:25:00 +0000

There's a new fungal infection spreading across the US and the world, and its resilience and lethality should have you more than a little worried.

Scientists Explain The Mystery Behind Why Gen Z Is Aging Faster Than Their Parents

staff@sciencing.com (Daniel Meagher) — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 10:25:00 +0000

There are a lot of factors that go into how fast we age, and scientists think they have identified many of the factors making Gen Z age faster.

6 Healthy Habits Of People Who Lived Past 100

staff@sciencing.com (Elaine Todd) — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 19:25:00 +0000

Living to the ripe old age of 100 isn't something that just happens, you've got to put some work in, and there are some habits that are more helpful.

What Scientists Know About Spinosaurus Has Changed Dramatically Since The 1900s

staff@sciencing.com (George Hale) — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 19:25:00 +0000

The beauty of science is that we can change how we see the world based on new information, which is how our view of Spinosaurus has changed.

The Eye Health Myth That's Been Debunked By Science

staff@sciencing.com (Elaine Todd) — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 14:25:00 +0000

Our sight is probably the most relied upon of our senses, so there's a lot of advice out there for how to take care of our eyes, not all of it true.

Scientists Reconstructed A 1.5 Million-Year-Old Face. What They Saw Complicates Evolution.

staff@sciencing.com (Daniel Meagher) — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:25:00 +0000

The intersection of technology and anthropology is helping us answer questions about our origins, but it's also giving us some new ones as well.

Scientists Say Drinking This Juice Can Lower Your Blood Pressure

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 03:25:00 +0000

Managing your blood pressure is something that's important for everyone, and there may be a simple juice you can drink to help keep it under control.

Long-Term Side Effects Of Caffeine That Aren't Often Discussed

staff@sciencing.com (Kristeen Cherney) — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:25:00 +0000

Millions of people in the US regularly consume caffeine in some form or another, but most of them are likely unaware of its long-term effects.

The US Military Is Wreaking Havoc On Coral Reefs In The Pacific - And Building Artificial Ones Closer To Home

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:25:00 +0000

The US military usually does its destroying with bombs and bullets, but there's a more mundane reason it's killing reefs around its Pacific bases.