800 Million People Living With STIs, Researchers Say
Twenty percent of under-50s worldwide are infected with genital herpes, with 42 million new cases being recorded in 2020 alone.
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The Right Is More Willing to Spread Fake News, Study Says
"Republicans react to political polarization by putting out partisan misinformation," says one of the authors of a new study.
Most Americans Want to Avoid Politics During the Holidays
A survey for the American Psychological Association found that after a divisive election most Americans want to avoid political arguments during the holidays.
Eerie 'Darkness' Predator Discovered in Deep Ocean
"More discoveries are expected as we continue to study the Atacama Trench," researcher Carolina González said.
Common Foods May Lead to Colon Cancer
As colon cancer rates rise among young people, a study has found that this type of food might be one of the reasons why.
NASA's James Webb Telescope Reveals Universe Expanding Faster Than Thought
"Our understanding of the universe may be incomplete," Nobel Prize-winning researcher Adam Riess said.
New Species of Ancient Reptile With 'Unusual' Jaws Discovered
The previously unknown lizard-like creature lived more than 200 million years ago during the Late Triassic period.
The Most Expensive Dinosaurs Ever Sold, as $45M Stegosaurus Shown in NY
The 150-million-year-old Apex fossil is thought to be one of the largest and most complete Stegosaurus skeletons ever found.
Fentanyl Detected in Gulf of Mexico Dolphins
Of 89 dolphins tested in the Gulf of Mexico, 30 contained some form of pharmaceuticalâand 18 had fentanyl in their blubber.
Hubble Captures Monster Black Hole That May Be Gobbling Galaxies
The telescope has offered an unprecedented view of a supermassive black hole at the center of a quasar as it munches material in space.
Lost Undeciphered Ancient Language Discovered on Tablet in Georgia
The book-sized tablet, discovered in Georgia and made of volcanic rock, features dozens of signs from a previously unknown script.
Map Shows Drought on Rise Across US
As of December 3, 36.5 percent of the land area of the U.S., including Puerto Rico, was affected by drought, up from last week.
Historic Images Show Strongest Bay Area Earthquakes From 1906 To Today
San Francisco recorded another powerful earthquake Thursday, adding to an already decent history of similarly strong quakes in the area.
Mutation in H5N1 Bird Flu Could Trigger Pandemic in Humans
A single mutation in the virus currently infecting poultry and dairy farms across the U.S. could help the it spread among humans.
Drinking Coffee Daily May Add Two Years to Your Life
Drinking coffee every day could add almost two years to your life expectancy and make your old age healthier, according to a recent review.
