A tiny bit of electricity can help some people with a traumatic brain injury
Research shows that a tiny pulse of electricity can improve memory in people who've had a moderate or severe traumatic brain injury.
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What we know — and don't know — about the FDA-approved postpartum depression pill
Postpartum depression affects as many as 1 in 7 women in the U.S., though there are just two treatments approved for it. Experts say the newest could be a game-changer — depending on its price tag.
A new clue to the reason some people come down with long COVID
Researchers have found a link between the FOXP4 gene and the occurrence of what's known as long COVID. The finding could lead to a better understanding of a condition that affects millions.
Research from Alabama's Mobile Bay help oyster reef restoration elsewhere
Researchers in Alabama are trying to toughen up baby oysters so they can better withstand predators. It's all part of an effort to restore oyster reefs around the world.
Does heat make us more aggressive? Researchers put it to the test
Periods of sweltering temperatures like the current global heat wave seem to drive up civil conflicts. But why? To find out, researchers put thousands of people in hot rooms - with surprising results.
A landmark study opens a new possible way for Black Americans to trace their ancestry
Researchers have connected the DNA from enslaved individuals buried in a Maryland village to nearly 42,000 present-day descendants.
Fatal grizzly attack renews debate over how many bears are too many
Authorities have been unable to find the bear that killed a woman near Yellowstone National Park late last month. The attack has renewed calls to take grizzlies off the endangered species list.
The evidence on remote work is changing
New evidence suggests working from home, at least full time, may not be as productive as we once thought.
The Ring Nebula comes into focus, and it's astounding
Thanks to the James Webb telescope, we can now see the nebula with more clarity. As one expert says, "We always knew planetary nebulae were pretty. What we see now is spectacular."
A landmark study opens a new possible way for Black Americans to trace their ancestry
Researchers have compared the DNA of 27 Black people who lived at the Catoctin furnace between 1774 and 1850, finding a link between these enslaved Americans and nearly 42,000 living relatives.