The Health Risks of Alcohol, a Red Dye Ban and Commercial Space Launches
We discuss a big week for commercial spaceflight, a red dye ban and a scary spider species in this news roundup.
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Saturn’s Moon Enceladus May Harbor Life. Study Finds Complex Organic Molecules
Saturn’s moon Enceladus shows signs of life-supporting chemistry, fungi may have shaped Earth before plants, and repeat COVID infections raise long-term health risks for kids.
Why Some Treats Are Trickier for Your Gut Microbiome
This Halloween discover how your candy choices can trick—or treat—the microbes in your gut.
This Summer of Extreme Weather Features Flash Floods and Corn Sweat
Extreme weather is front-page news. But what are the phenomena behind the headlines?
Today’s Mathematicians Seek Modern Solutions to Complex Problems
Today’s mathematicians grapple with higher-order mathematical questions and real-world applications.
Government and Industry Response to Bird Flu Could Allow Disease to Evolve
The U.S. government lost control of the bird flu because of a sluggish response and deference to industry.
Sex Testing in the Olympics and Other Elite Sports Is Based on Flawed Science
Here’s the long history of sex testing in elite sports like the Olympics and where the science really stands.
Woodpeckers’ Secret Strength Revealed—Plus, Flu Surge, AI Sleep Predictions and CES 2026 Trends
Why flu cases are spiking, how AI predicts disease from your sleep, and what surprising biomechanics lie behind woodpeckers’ powerful pecks.
The Science behind Hurricane Katrina: What Researchers Knew before the 2005 Disaster
Two decades after Katrina, we revisit the storm and discuss the evolution of hurricane preparedness since then.
Mosquitoes Found in Iceland for the First Time amid Climate Change
Bird flu surges and a government shutdown collide, complicating efforts to track cases and protect flocks.