What is rigor mortis, and why does it happen?
After death, a series of natural processes begin within the human body. The corpse cools, pales and stiffens before it begins to decompose. The stiffening...
Month : February 2026
Journalists Explain Colorectal Cancer Risk and Federal Pullback on Georgia Disability Oversight
Céline Gounder, KFF Health News’ editor-at-large for public health, discussed on CBS News 24/7’s The Daily Report on Feb. 16 how the recent deaths of...
Canada’s incoming top doctor says restoring public trust a top priority
Tackling health misinformation and rebuilding public trust are top priorities for Canada’s incoming chief public health officer Dr. Joss Reimer. In an interview Friday, the...
Ancient ‘Asgard’ microbe may have used oxygen long before it was plentiful on Earth, offering new clue to origins of complex life
More than 2 billion years ago, long before Earth’s atmosphere contained oxygen, one hardy group of microbes may have already evolved to live with the...
‘Universal’ nasal-spray vaccine protects against viruses, bacteria and allergens in mice
What if a single vaccine could offer protection against a range of disease-causing bacteria, common allergens and respiratory viruses? A new mouse study highlights an...
‘Proof by intimidation’: AI is confidently solving ‘impossible’ math problems. But can it convince the world’s top mathematicians?
At a secret meeting in 2025, some of the world’s leading mathematicians gathered to test OpenAI’s newest large language model, o4-mini. Experts at the meeting...
State Lawmakers Seek Restraints on Wage Garnishment for Medical Debt
Lawmakers in at least eight states this year are aiming to reel in wage garnishment for unpaid medical bills. The legislation introduced in Colorado, Florida,...
Artemis II update: NASA targets March 6 for launch of historic moon mission following successful ‘wet dress rehearsal’
NASA is targeting Friday, March 6 as the earliest possible launch date for the historic Artemis II mission, which will fly astronauts to the moon...
Your own voice could be your biggest privacy threat. How can we stop AI technologies exploiting it?
If you know what to listen for, a person’s voice can tell you about their education level, emotional state and even profession and finances —...
When It Comes to Health Insurance, Federal Dollars Support More Than ACA Plans
Subsidies. Love ’em or hate them, they dominated the news during the Affordable Care Act’s sign-up season, and their reduction is now hitting many enrollees...