When is the right time to start a new habit—and actually keep it?
Forget New Year’s resolutions and other gimmicks. Experts say the best way to change your habits is to consider the so-called ...
Why are women more disgusted than men? It may help them live longer
In primates ranging from gorillas to macaques to people, females are more likely to get "the ick"—and researchers think there ...
This strange syndrome is linked to regular cannabis use—and cases have doubled
Nausea. Severe abdominal pain. Compulsive bathing. These are some of the hallmarks of cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome, a ...
Infrared heat is all the rage—and it may really come with health benefits
It’s showing potential in easing chronic pain, improving mobility, and boosting mental health. Here’s what you need to know ...
Do you have a twin stranger? The surprising science behind doppelgängers
Even though Segal has proved that personalities between doppelgängers are far more dissimilar than personalities between ...
National Geographic group finds world's largest coral
Scientists said on Thursday they found what is believed to be the world's largest coral, which has been growing undisturbed ...
The spice in ‘Dune’ is more real than you think
From hallucinogenic fish to nematodes oozing with lifespan-extending pheromones, many animals on Earth secrete chemicals with effects similar to those produced by Arrakis’s giant sandworms.
Everybody is tempted to pop zits—but is there a safe way?
Can popping zits in this area cause infection and even death? Dermatologists weigh in on the viral claims, and how to take ...
Scientists discover world’s largest coral—so big it can be seen from space
Exclusive photos reveal a sprawling, 300-year-old coral near Solomon Islands, recently discovered by the National Geographic ...
Pregnancy can change your feet forever. Here’s the science behind 'mom feet.'
Gait changes. Fallen arches. A whole new shoe size. Many women experience these transformations during pregnancy, but the phenomenon is rarely discussed outside the mom group text.
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Beyond Taste Buds: The Science of Delicious
Can science create commercial tomatoes that ... it has now become a route to extravagant adventure. This is the second National Geographic magazine assignment for photographer Brian Finke.