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Streetlights Are Turning Isopods Into Zombies: The Bizarre 'Death Spiral' Phenomenon Scientists Can't Explain
Scientists have discovered that ordinary streetlights are trapping thousands of isopods in synchronized 'death spirals' they cannot escape — a bizarre phenomenon with potentially serious ecological consequences.
Science & NatureWhole-Body MRI Scans: The Prenuvo and Ezra Preventative Health Boom
In late 2025, a woman in her fifties paid US$2,500 for a Prenuvo whole-body MRI scan at one of the company's clinics. She was healthy, ran three times a week, and had no symptoms of anything. A few...
Science & NatureVitamin B2's Dark Side: How a Common Nutrient May Be Helping Cancer Cells Survive
Cancer cells co-opt vitamin B2 to build a shield against ferroptosis. A new Nature Cell Biology study shows how a soil bacterium may have given us the key to disarm it.
Science & NatureWhy Does Music Give You Chills? The Neuroscience Behind Frisson
That shiver down your spine when a song hits just right has a name: frisson. Neuroscience reveals how music hijacks your brain's reward system to create one of the most intensely pleasurable responses humans can experience.
Science & NatureSleepmaxxing in 2026: The Science Behind the Trend That Is Replacing Your Wearable
In 2026, sleep culture is shifting from wearable obsession to evidence-based nervous system regulation. CBN gummies and magnesium glycinate are leading the way.
Science & NatureWhy Longevity Clinics Are Offering Blood Plasma Exchange — and What the Science Actually Shows
Longevity clinics are charging five figures for blood plasma exchange. A landmark Buck Institute trial shows measurable biological age changes—but whether those translate to actual longevity benefits remains unknown.
Science & NatureThe AI Scientist: Can a Machine Do a Scientist's Job?
An AI system that writes research papers for $15 and occasionally rewrites its own code to keep working. Sakana AI's 'AI Scientist' passed peer review and landed in Nature. Here's what that means for the future of science.
Science & NatureHospital Rooftop Gardens and Nature Exposure in ICUs: How Fresh Air and Green Spaces May Help the Sickest Patients Recover
Hospitals are building rooftop gardens to bring critically ill patients into contact with nature. The research suggests even brief exposure to green spaces may trigger measurable health benefits.
Science & NatureWhy Non-Diabetics Are Using Continuous Glucose Monitors
Healthy people without diabetes are spending thousands on CGMs for metabolic optimization. Here is what the science says and whether it is worth it.
Science & NatureWhy Cities Are Seeing Temperature Spikes That Appear Out of Nowhere
Climate scientists are documenting a new and alarming pattern: heat spikes—rapid-onset extreme heat events—are replacing gradual heatwaves. Here's why the distinction matters for your health.
Science & NatureFibre-Optic FPV Drones: The $400 Weapons Transforming Modern Warfare
Fibre-optic FPV drones have made standard radio jamming obsolete. Ukraine's $1,200 quadcopters trail glass fibre filaments that bypass electronic countermeasures—and the technology is now spreading to conflicts in the Middle East.
Science & NatureZone 2 Cardio: The Science Behind the Longevity-Focused Training Trend That's Changing How People Exercise
Zone 2 training targets the mitochondria that sit beneath almost everything your body does. Here's why the science of mitochondrial adaptation makes it the most evidence-backed cardio approach for long-term health.