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Polar Vortex Linked To Climate Change
The extreme cold may be linked to extreme warming in the Arctic, researchers have found. -
As Magnetic North Pole Zooms Toward Siberia, Scientists Update World Magnetic Model
The magnetic north pole has been drifting away from the Canadian Arctic at a brisk 55 kilometers — about 34 miles — per year, with ramifications for military and civilian travelers. -
If You're Often Angry Or Irritable, You May Be Depressed
Physicians have been taught to look for signs of hopelessness, sadness and lack of motivation to help them diagnose depression. But anger as a depression symptom is less often noticed or addressed. -
Pizza, Wings, And Nachos, Oh My! The Science of Super Bowl Eating
Binging on fat and carbs may satisfy emotional needs. -
Exploring The Mysterious Origins Of Mars' 3-Mile-High Sand Pile
Space scientists on Earth have improvised a tool on the Mars rover to help them figure out how a giant mountain on the Red Planet came to be. Their surprising conclusion: It's likely windswept sand. -
Sick And Tired? Scientists Find Protein That Puts Flies To Sleep And Fights Infection
In the search for what triggers sleep, researchers stumbled upon a link between sleep and the immune system. A single fly gene gets turned on in sick flies, inducing sleep and an immune response. -
Study Found Vaping Beat Traditional Smoking-Cessation Options
People who use e-cigarettes to quit smoking have milder cravings. The act of vaping provides pleasure, which may contribute to its success as a tobacco-quitting aid, researchers say. -
Apple Disables Group FaceTime After Security Flaw Let Callers Secretly Eavesdrop
The bug, discovered Monday, may have been exploitable for months. Apple promises a fix later this week. -
People Strongly Against GMOs Had Shakier Understanding Of Food Science, Study Finds
GMO opponents say they want more rigorous testing by the FDA. But the study reinforces the idea that people may be reticent to learn facts they find morally upsetting, says one of the researchers. -
With No End In Sight, Furloughed Government Workers Struggle With Insulin Costs
Already dealing with rising costs for insulin, many furloughed workers must ration medication without a paycheck.
