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How New Research Shows We Don’t Age Evenly
How New Research Shows We Don’t Age Evenly
If you’re in your early forties or late fifties, get ready for an “aging spike.”
Sam Westreich, PhD
Aug 29
A Study (Tenuously) Links Omega-3s and Depression
A Study (Tenuously) Links Omega-3s and Depression
One flaw: the study didn’t measure what people ate.
Sam Westreich, PhD
Aug 26
How Animals Can Make Natural Glue
How Animals Can Make Natural Glue
From mussels to frogs, certain animals use sticky situations to their advantage.
Sam Westreich, PhD
Aug 22
Does Drinking More Water Help Us Recover Faster From Being Sick?
Does Drinking More Water Help Us Recover Faster From Being Sick?
Somewhat yes, somewhat no. Reasons to enjoy some extra soup or broth.
Sam Westreich, PhD
Aug 19
A Review Study Finds No Benefit to Mild Alcohol Consumption
A Review Study Finds No Benefit to Mild Alcohol Consumption
Dispelling the common myth of “one glass of wine per day is good”
Sam Westreich, PhD
Aug 1
Why Can’t We Power Our Homes From Lightning Strikes?
Why Can’t We Power Our Homes From Lightning Strikes?
A literal billion joules of energy, in a single flash
Sam Westreich, PhD
Jul 29
Science Fears Cut Short a Test of Climate Change Technology
Science Fears Cut Short a Test of Climate Change Technology
Scientists in Alameda tested a device to fight climate change. City officials told them to stop.
Sam Westreich, PhD
Jul 25
How Ants Can Perform Amputations
How Ants Can Perform Amputations
Life-saving surgery on others isn’t just in humans.
Sam Westreich, PhD
Jul 22
A Massive Microbiome Paper Just Got Retracted
A Massive Microbiome Paper Just Got Retracted
Can unique bacterial signatures help predict if you have cancerous tumors? Maybe not.
Sam Westreich, PhD
Jul 15
The Impact of Yellowstone’s Wolves May Be Overrated
The Impact of Yellowstone’s Wolves May Be Overrated
They probably didn’t change the path of the river.
Sam Westreich, PhD
Jul 1
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