Veteran on Kratom: DEA Wrong to Ban Pain-Killing Herb
Sergeant David Dasilma says the herb helps him live with less pain.
One-Tenth of Earth's Wilderness Destroyed Since 1990s
Wilderness is paramount for protecting biodiversity and mitigating climate change.
Fighting Fire With Cancer
Studies show that these highly fluorinated compounds could make the immune system sluggish and may raise the risk of cancer.
Magnetic Nanoparticle Pollution Found in Human Brains
It's as yet unclear what degree of risk the particles pose but researchers fear they could lead to brain diseases.
Docs: Take Two iPads and Call Me in the Morning
Drugs and iPads both worked well at soothing nerves, but parents of kids playing with iPads were less anxious than those given sedatives.
DEA to List Kratom as Schedule I
Kratom acts as a stimulant and painkiller, though some say it can be addictive.
Culprit Behind Poison Ivy Rash and Psoriasis Found
The study found the root cause of those annoying rashes.
Two New Deep Sea Fish Produce Light in Their Belly
These strange creatures use light to hide in the dark.
Smokers More Likely to Quit When Walk to Store Is Long
Whether it's laziness or just a cost-benefit analysis, it's a useful finding.
Cardinals Help Prevent West Nile Virus From Spreading
The birds help attract mosquitoes away from robins, which are more apt to pass on the bug.
Michael Phelps, Science and the Great Cupping Debate
Research suggests cupping may be helpful, but many seem reactively against it.
Whooping Cranes Increasingly Killed by Gunfire
Whooping cranes were nearly driven to extinction; now they're threatened by gunfire.
Breastfed Infants' Brains Develop Better, Faster
Breast milk in the first month of life has a huge impact on brain development.
Blue-Blocking Glasses May Help Treat Bipolar Disorder
Orange shades could treat other mental illnesses as well.
Ants Started Farming Millions of Years Before Humans
A recent study suggests fungus-farming ants developed their own form of agriculture some 60 million years ago.
Saving Rare Ferrets With a Drone That Shoots M&Ms
The Fish and Wildlife Service wants to cover the candies with a vaccine that can prevent the sylvatic plague.
Mountain Lions Are Reproducing Near Los Angeles
Researchers found two litters of fluffy, adorable kittens in the eastern Santa Susana Mountains.
Plants Know How to Take Risks and When to Gamble
Maybe "pea-brained" should be a compliment.
Ghostly Fish Seen Alive in Deep Ocean for First Time
The creature was spotted at a depth of 8,200 feet.
New Tarantula Named After Gabriel García Márquez
The creature has an entirely new type of hair covering its body.
Algae Suck Up Heat, Help Melt Glaciers
The effect hasn't been included in global climate models.
Fishy Eyeless Mexican Rarity Found in Texas Cave
There are now three blind catfish species known in the United States.
Your Office Air Is Killing You
New devices that monitor pollutants in homes and offices could save millions of lives a year.
The Secret of the Glass-Cracking Mantis Shrimp
The biological design of the crustacean's deadly "club" is being used to make new shock-resistant materials.
Bee Pollen Full of Pesticides Like Mosquito Repellent
How the insects are exposed to all these chemicals is unclear, but the pesticides could be contributing to bee decline.
Bumblebees Can Sense Electric Fields Using Hairs
Scientists theorize that this helps the insects find flowers that would otherwise be hidden to them.
New Species of Constricting Snake Found in the Bahamas
Unfortunately the animal is already considered critically endangered.
Study Finds Growing Numbers of Octopuses, Squids
It's unclear what effect this trend may have on the health of the ocean.
Huge Tsunamis Shaped Face of Mars Billions of Years Ago
And the ice formations would be ideal locations for finding life, if it exists.