What does the appendix do? Biologists explain the complicated evolution of this inconvenient organ

Most people know only two things about the appendix: You don’t need it – and if it bursts, you need surgery fast. That basic ...
Scientific American

What does it take to eat like an Olympian?

From skating to curling, the thrilling sports of the Winter Olympics have plenty of science behind them. Follow our coverage here to learn more. Food is fuel. It sounds like a cliché, but if you are a ...

Scientists lay out what we do and don't yet know about moths and butterflies

Should you ever find yourself playing a trivia game on the topic of moths and butterflies, here are a few facts that might ...
The New York Times

What Alcohol Does to the Body

From the moment you take a sip, drinking starts to influence your biology. Here’s an inside look. Credit... Supported by By Dana G. Smith Illustrations by Montse Galbany Dry January has come and gone, ...
NBC Chicago

What does DNI mean at the Olympics? A breakdown of the scoring abbreviations

If you were watching the women's snowboarding halfpipe finals Thursday you may have been monitoring the scores in what became a nail-biting finish. But with so many falls and unfinished runs, the ...
The Atlantic

America Isn’t Ready for What AI Will Do to Jobs

In 1869, a group of Massachusetts reformers persuaded the state to try a simple idea: counting. The Second Industrial Revolution was belching its way through New England, teaching mill and factory ...
CNN

Eat, Pray, Love – go! How Elizabeth Gilbert and her readers conquered the world

It was when she got to San Diego, of all places, that Elizabeth Gilbert realized everything had changed. She had left home as the author of a reasonably successful, year-old memoir titled “Eat, Pray, ...
AOL

What Eating Oatmeal Every Day Does to Your Body, According to Nutrition Experts

As a pantry staple, oats deserve a spot in your kitchen. The humble whole grain is packed with fiber, a nutrient that's essential for good health. Additionally, oats are inexpensive and filling, ...
Everyday Health

Does Late-Night Eating Cause Weight Gain?

Can late-night eating make you gain weight? The short answer: It’s complicated. While the occasional late-night snack won’t necessarily add inches to your waistline, consistently eating later in the ...
CNN

Want to train like a Winter Olympics athlete? Here’s what to eat, when and how often

As some of the world’s top athletes gather in northern Italy for the 2026 Winter Olympics, many may enjoy the country’s pasta and pizza while sticking closely to their optimal nutrition routines and ...
Forbes

AI Nailed The ‘Will Smith Eating Spaghetti’ Test—What Comes Next?

Bytedance’s video generation model Seedance 2.0 passed the ‘Will Smith eating spaghetti’ test with flying colors, a significant leap forward for AI-generated video. Seedance 2.0, the latest ...