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Has Twitter (X) devolved into a misinformation cesspool? Once scientist says yes. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) claims schools near ...

The creation-evolution debate has fallen out of the spotlight in recent years, but many Americans still reject Darwin's theory. Should ...

Facing intense criticism from experts, the BBC was pushed to correct a deeply misleading story about the benefits of organic ...

Biotech startup Zbiotics says its genetically engineered bacterium can reduce the risk of hangovers. Is there solid science behind the ...

Why do so many people on the political left and right, who agree on almost nothing, share a deep-seated fear ...

Premature babies might complete their gestation in artificial wombs called "biobags" in the coming years. The anesthetic ketamine might be ...

We don't always know why anti-depressants and obesity drugs work, but that shouldn't discourage patients from taking medications that can ...

Did vaccine mandates slow the spread of COVID on college campuses? A new study says yes. AI-generated articles are already ...

Are so-called "industrial" seed oils slowly killing us? Probably not. One mom and farmer says other parents shouldn't be scared ...

Recent research shows that lab-grown meat may not live up to its environmental hype, requiring far more energy than its ...

The public accepts a lot of myths about nutrition. Let's examine 10 of the most common, but scientifically dubious ideas ...

Invasive grasses are the key to unraveling the cause of Hawaii's devastating wildfires, according to a local expert examining the ...

The same technology behind the mRNA COVID shots could also yield groundbreaking treatments for wide-ranging diseases. A new study posits ...

There's no evidence that cell phone use causes brain cancer, so why do so many people, some scientists included, believe ...

There are growing calls to ban PFAS chemicals to protect public health. The problem is, these substances are used in ...

The less informed someone is about a topic, the more likely they are to overestimate their knowledge of it. This ...

Marriage is a major milestone for many people, but how has the institution influenced human evolution? A growing list of ...

Is meat-eating analogous to human sacrifice? One Washington Post contributor says yes, but how strong is her case? Another expert ...

Much of the nutrition research that attracts media attention is deeply flawed. A new study explains why. Silicon Valley tech ...

Many harmful myths about farming persist on social media. Let's explore some of the most common falsehoods about agriculture you're ...

Does the sweetener aspartame, found in all sorts of foods and drinks, cause cancer? Controversy over the chemical's safety has ...

Gene editing has yielded allergy-free eggs that might prevent severe episodes of anaphylaxis in young children. Ticks and mosquitoes are ...

A pesticide ban in France has sent the country's sugar beet production to a 14-year low, a troubling result that ...

Social media companies are experimenting with new technologies that measure human brain activity. Does this drive to fine tune the ...

Activist groups effectively use fear-based PR campaigns to drive pesticides and other important products off the market. What can scientists ...

A viral Facebook post recently alleged that Goldfish crackers contain dangerous amounts of the weedkiller glyphosate. Is there any science ...

Are you getting a potentially toxic dose of chemicals every time you eat fish? A new study has raised this ...

Is ChatGPT more empathetic than your doctor? A recent study seems to suggest so. An emerging consensus of scientists is ...