Category: 7. SciTech

“Sugar rots your teeth!” You’ve likely heard those words, in some shape or form, coming from a parent, grandparent, teacher,…

Male birdwatchers may have an unexpected advantage when sneaking in for a close-up in a city park.

Scientists were recently surprised to find that dozens of common birds in Europe are more ruffled by the approach of a woman than a man.

In experiments in France, Germany, Poland, Spain, and…

Overweight and obesity are among the most common conditions veterinarians see in both dogs and cats.

Yet weight-loss plans for pets are frequently unsuccessful, with a high drop-out rate. In one study, over half of participating dogs actually gained weight.

In a new study published in the…

The internet is chock full of talking birds, whether they’re squawking at a vet, singing “You are my sunshine,” or

Alzheimer’s research is entering a new phase, as treatments that have taken decades to develop begin to reach patients. But getting those advances to people will depend on more than scientific progress alone, according to pioneering Alzheimer’s researcher John Hardy.

Speaking at WIRED Health…

In our increasingly online lives, convenience has come at a cost. 

The average person has more than 100 online accounts, and creating a new one often requires handing over personal information like an email address or a birthdate. 

Researchers at the Applied Social Media Lab at the…