Science

Sex and the Body: Time for some real talk!

Why don't we lose our hymens? Why do we fart more when we're on our period? And how similar are the clitoris and penis, really? Here's the truth about our bodies.  

Havana syndrome

Mysterious 'Havana syndrome' in US embassies: What do we know?

Five cases of "Havana syndrome" have occurred in Colombia. In August, US Vice President Kamala Harris' visit to Vietnam was delayed because of cases there. How the syndrome came about remains unclear.  

Retired NASA engineers help fix Hubble space telescope

Hubble has orbited Earth for three decades. When one of its computers failed, NASA had to call in former engineers still familiar with its technology.  

This way home: A dog's magnetic sense of direction

Dogs are known for their navigation skills. As with birds, cats and fish, dogs can find their way home from almost anywhere. We just don't know why.  

COVID-19 vaccinations: What's the progress?

How many people have been vaccinated? Which vaccines are approved? Here's the global progress on vaccination against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.  

Biotech firm says it can resurrect extinct woolly mammoth

The Colossal bioscience company claims CRISPR genetic technology can be used to de-extinct the animal, which died out in the Holocene epoch.  

Texas abortion ban has 'vast psychological consequences'

A new law in Texas, known as the "heartbeat bill," bans abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. Experts say limiting women's choice will negatively affect their mental health as well.  

European Space Agency: Europe risks being 'left behind'

The head of the European Space Agency has said that Europe needs to beef up its space program or be left in the dust by other countries. "European astronauts should be on European rockets," he said.  

'Virgin birth:' How does a shark reproduce without a mate?

The news that a female shark at an Italian aquarium gave birth without having mated with a male first was widely reported. But how rare is a "virgin birth" in sharks?  

Afghanistan: How can messaging work safely in an internet shutdown?

Until now, Afghans have been able to use the internet more or less free of censorship and government control. But for how much longer? Here are some tools for safe communication, without relying on the internet.