Category : science

'Top Chef' fan favorite Fatima Ali dies at 29 after cancer battle

Fatima Ali, the "Top Chef" fan favorite who was also crowned a champion on "Chopped," has died after a battle with bone cancer. She was 29.

WHO Report Says Cancer Drug Prices Are Set Too High

A new WHO report found that some drug companies make on average $14.50 for every $1 they spend on cancer drug research and development.

Earth's Oldest Known Rock Was Found on the Moon

One of the moon rocks collected by Apollo 14 actually originated on the Earth.

The Human Survival Summit: The Next Wave Of Climate Change Protests Is Coming

DAVOS, Switzerland ―Two of the world's largest nonprofits are joining forces

Hundreds missing in Brazil after Vale tailings dam breaks, area evacuated

Among those missing were 100 employees who were having lunch in the dam's administrative area when a torrent of sludge and water hit it, fire brigade spokesman Lieutenant Pedro Aihara said. "Our main worry now is to quickly find out where the missin...

U.S. intensifies anti-Maduro push as Russia backs Venezuelan ally

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Saturday will urge members of the United Nations Security Council to recognize opposition leader Juan Guaido as Venezuela's legitimate head of state. Washington requested the meeting of the 15-member council af...

Will the 2019 Flu Season Be as Deadly as Last Year’s? Here's How to Prepare Yourself

Everything you need to know about symptoms to watch out for, the effectiveness of getting a flu shot, and how to minimize your risk of getting sick through well-informed daily habits.

Nigeria's Buhari suspends chief judge, drawing opposition ire before election

Buhari, who was a military ruler in the 1980s and was voted into office in 2015, is seeking a fresh term in an election scheduled to take place on Feb. 16. The chief justice could preside over a dispute over the election result. Nigeria's judiciary...

The Anti-Vaxxers Spreading Measles in Portland Should Be Arrested

When private decisions have dire public consequences, it's appropriate for law enforcement to step in.

This Is Why Stars Twinkle

"Twinkle, twinkle, little star." Though it's ostensibly just a quaint nursery rhyme, the Jane Taylor poem we all know by heart is so much more. Yes, it's a lullaby. Yes, it's an introductory language tool. But for many children,...

PSEG CEO Speaks Up About Climate Change: "The Time To Act Is Now"

If You Have This Mark on Your Nail, You Should Get Checked for Cancer

Don't brush off this easy-to-ignore symptom.

Gum infection linked to Alzheimer's disease, new study suggests

A bacteria that destroys gum tissue in the mouth could cause Alzheimer's disease, according to a study published in Science Advances.

This Is What Undergoing a Heart-Health Check Is Really Like

Our intrepid health director, Amy Brightfield, pours her heart out to a cardiologist. Here's what to expect from a heart check-up, plus the best questions to ask your doctor during your next exam.

Towering rogue waves exist in the ocean. Scientists just recreated one.

At 3:00 p.m. on New Year's Day in 1995, work stopped on the deck of the Norwegian Draupner oil platform, which stood isolated out in the middle of the tempestuous North Sea. The wind had grown too strong, the waves roiled below, and it was no lo...

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