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Photos of a rusting Alaskan river win New Scientist Editors Award

Taylor Roades's images of a river in north-west Alaska that has turned orange because of global warming have won the New Scientist Editors Award at the Earth Photo competition




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AI helps driverless cars predict how unseen pedestrians may move

A specialised algorithm could help autonomous vehicles track hidden objects, such as a pedestrian, a bicycle or another vehicle concealed behind a parked car




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One in 20 new Wikipedia pages seem to be written with the help of AI

Just under 5 per cent of the Wikipedia pages in English that have been published since ChatGPT's release seem to include AI-written content




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Ancient canoes hint at bustling trade in Mediterranean 7000 years ago

Italian canoes capable of transporting people and goods have been dated to the Neolithic period, suggesting there was a bustling trade across the Mediterranean Sea




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Medieval horses buried in London had far-flung origins

Isotopic analysis of horse teeth from a medieval burial site suggest that the animals were imported to England from Scandinavia or the Alps, perhaps for use in battle or jousting




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Need Advice on Medical Pot for Cancer Care? Don't Ask Local Dispensary

Title: Need Advice on Medical Pot for Cancer Care? Don't Ask Local Dispensary
Category: Health News
Created: 8/17/2022 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/18/2022 12:00:00 AM




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Breastfeeding May Lower a Child's Odds for Asthma

Title: Breastfeeding May Lower a Child's Odds for Asthma
Category: Health News
Created: 6/1/2022 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/2/2022 12:00:00 AM




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You Can Drink Coffee With Your Thyroid Medication: Study

Title: You Can Drink Coffee With Your Thyroid Medication: Study
Category: Health News
Created: 6/13/2022 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/13/2022 12:00:00 AM




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Brain Lesions Predict MS Progression

Title: Brain Lesions Predict MS Progression
Category: Health News
Created: 8/29/2007 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/29/2007 12:00:00 AM




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Taking Codeine While Breastfeeding May Harm Infant

Title: Taking Codeine While Breastfeeding May Harm Infant
Category: Health News
Created: 8/26/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/26/2008 12:00:00 AM




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Chronic Media Multi-Tasking Makes It Harder to Focus

Title: Chronic Media Multi-Tasking Makes It Harder to Focus
Category: Health News
Created: 8/24/2009 4:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 8/25/2009 12:00:00 AM




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Too Much Radiation From Medical Imaging?

Title: Too Much Radiation From Medical Imaging?
Category: Health News
Created: 8/27/2009 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/27/2009 12:00:00 AM




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Better Way to Predict Weight Loss?

Title: Better Way to Predict Weight Loss?
Category: Health News
Created: 8/26/2011 11:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/26/2011 12:00:00 AM




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Gene Might Predict Brain Tumors' Aggressiveness

Title: Gene Might Predict Brain Tumors' Aggressiveness
Category: Health News
Created: 8/27/2012 10:05:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/27/2012 12:00:00 AM




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Afinitor Disperz Approved for Rare Pediatric Cancer

Title: Afinitor Disperz Approved for Rare Pediatric Cancer
Category: Health News
Created: 8/29/2012 6:05:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 8/30/2012 12:00:00 AM




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Most Medications OK During Breast-Feeding, Report Says

Title: Most Medications OK During Breast-Feeding, Report Says
Category: Health News
Created: 8/26/2013 9:35:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/26/2013 12:00:00 AM




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Worse Outcomes Seen When Patients Leave Hospital Against Medical Advice

Title: Worse Outcomes Seen When Patients Leave Hospital Against Medical Advice
Category: Health News
Created: 8/26/2013 12:36:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 8/27/2013 12:00:00 AM




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Your Gut Bacteria May Predict Your Obesity Risk

Title: Your Gut Bacteria May Predict Your Obesity Risk
Category: Health News
Created: 8/28/2013 2:35:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 8/29/2013 12:00:00 AM




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Michigan Senate OK's Medicaid Expansion

Title: Michigan Senate OK's Medicaid Expansion
Category: Health News
Created: 8/30/2013 11:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/30/2013 12:00:00 AM




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Start School Later for Older Kids, Pediatricians Urge

Title: Start School Later for Older Kids, Pediatricians Urge
Category: Health News
Created: 8/25/2014 9:35:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/25/2014 12:00:00 AM




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Pediatricians Offer New Dental Recommendations

Title: Pediatricians Offer New Dental Recommendations
Category: Health News
Created: 8/25/2014 9:35:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/25/2014 12:00:00 AM




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ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Blows Up Social Media

Title: ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Blows Up Social Media
Category: Health News
Created: 8/23/2014 11:01:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/25/2014 12:00:00 AM




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Ebola: A Medical Drama Unfolds

Title: Ebola: A Medical Drama Unfolds
Category: Health News
Created: 8/23/2014 11:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/25/2014 12:00:00 AM




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Fewer Painkiller Deaths in States With Medical Marijuana: Study

Title: Fewer Painkiller Deaths in States With Medical Marijuana: Study
Category: Health News
Created: 8/25/2014 4:35:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 8/26/2014 12:00:00 AM




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Lack of Protective Gear Leaves Medics at Risk in Ebola Outbreak: Study

Title: Lack of Protective Gear Leaves Medics at Risk in Ebola Outbreak: Study
Category: Health News
Created: 8/26/2014 2:35:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 8/27/2014 12:00:00 AM




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Breast-Feeding May Pass Common Chemical to Baby, Study Shows

Title: Breast-Feeding May Pass Common Chemical to Baby, Study Shows
Category: Health News
Created: 8/21/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/24/2015 12:00:00 AM




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Exercise May Be Good Medicine for Irregular Heartbeat

Title: Exercise May Be Good Medicine for Irregular Heartbeat
Category: Health News
Created: 8/24/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/25/2015 12:00:00 AM




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Health Tip: Home Remedies to Ease Dandruff

Title: Health Tip: Home Remedies to Ease Dandruff
Category: Health News
Created: 8/26/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/26/2015 12:00:00 AM




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Blood Test May One Day Predict Breast Cancer Relapse

Title: Blood Test May One Day Predict Breast Cancer Relapse
Category: Health News
Created: 8/26/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/27/2015 12:00:00 AM




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Medical Groups Endorse Early Exposure to Peanut Products for High-Risk Infants

Title: Medical Groups Endorse Early Exposure to Peanut Products for High-Risk Infants
Category: Health News
Created: 8/26/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/27/2015 12:00:00 AM




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FDA Approves Second Drug in New Class of Cholesterol-Lowering Medications

Title: FDA Approves Second Drug in New Class of Cholesterol-Lowering Medications
Category: Health News
Created: 8/28/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/28/2015 12:00:00 AM




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How Reliable Are Medical Studies? Half of Findings Couldn't Be Replicated

Title: How Reliable Are Medical Studies? Half of Findings Couldn't Be Replicated
Category: Health News
Created: 8/27/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/28/2015 12:00:00 AM




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Breast-Feeding Rates Climb, But Many Moms Quit Early: CDC

Title: Breast-Feeding Rates Climb, But Many Moms Quit Early: CDC
Category: Health News
Created: 8/23/2016 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/24/2016 12:00:00 AM




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Blood Test Might Someday Predict Your Stroke Risk

Title: Blood Test Might Someday Predict Your Stroke Risk
Category: Health News
Created: 8/24/2016 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/25/2016 12:00:00 AM




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Medical Marijuana's Pain Relief May Work Better for Men

Title: Medical Marijuana's Pain Relief May Work Better for Men
Category: Health News
Created: 8/24/2016 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/25/2016 12:00:00 AM




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More Americans Can Afford Medications Under Obamacare: Study

Title: More Americans Can Afford Medications Under Obamacare: Study
Category: Health News
Created: 8/26/2016 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/26/2016 12:00:00 AM




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Hep B Vaccine Should Be Given Sooner: Pediatricians Group

Title: Hep B Vaccine Should Be Given Sooner: Pediatricians Group
Category: Health News
Created: 8/28/2017 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/28/2017 12:00:00 AM




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Pediatric Treatment Approved for 'Kissing Bug' Disease

Title: Pediatric Treatment Approved for 'Kissing Bug' Disease
Category: Health News
Created: 8/30/2017 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/31/2017 12:00:00 AM




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Pediatricians Sound Alarm on Rapid Weight Changes in Young Athletes

Title: Pediatricians Sound Alarm on Rapid Weight Changes in Young Athletes
Category: Health News
Created: 9/1/2017 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/1/2017 12:00:00 AM




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Calcium in Arteries May Best Predict Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke

Title: Calcium in Arteries May Best Predict Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke
Category: Health News
Created: 8/31/2017 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/1/2017 12:00:00 AM




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Pediatricians Make Change to Child Car Seat Guidelines

Title: Pediatricians Make Change to Child Car Seat Guidelines
Category: Health News
Created: 8/30/2018 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/30/2018 12:00:00 AM




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Gene 'Editing' in Dog Study Shows Promise for Kids With Muscular Dystrophy

Title: Gene 'Editing' in Dog Study Shows Promise for Kids With Muscular Dystrophy
Category: Health News
Created: 8/30/2018 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/31/2018 12:00:00 AM




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Your Chocolate Pot 'Edible' Could Hold a Hidden Danger

Title: Your Chocolate Pot 'Edible' Could Hold a Hidden Danger
Category: Health News
Created: 8/25/2019 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/26/2019 12:00:00 AM




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Exercise Is Good Medicine for Advanced Colon Cancer

Title: Exercise Is Good Medicine for Advanced Colon Cancer
Category: Health News
Created: 8/28/2019 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/28/2019 12:00:00 AM




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For Medicare Patients, Costs of MS Drugs Rise Sevenfold Over 10 Years

Title: For Medicare Patients, Costs of MS Drugs Rise Sevenfold Over 10 Years
Category: Health News
Created: 8/28/2019 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/29/2019 12:00:00 AM




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Not So Sudden: Many Seek Medical Help 2 Weeks Before Cardiac Arrest

Title: Not So Sudden: Many Seek Medical Help 2 Weeks Before Cardiac Arrest
Category: Health News
Created: 8/25/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/25/2020 12:00:00 AM




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ADHD May Help Predict Adults' Car Crash Risk

Title: ADHD May Help Predict Adults' Car Crash Risk
Category: Health News
Created: 8/27/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/28/2020 12:00:00 AM




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How Your Medicines Make Their Way Into Rivers, Lakes and Bays

Title: How Your Medicines Make Their Way Into Rivers, Lakes and Bays
Category: Health News
Created: 8/23/2021 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/23/2021 12:00:00 AM




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For Better Breastfeeding, 'Lactation Consultants' Can Help

Title: For Better Breastfeeding, 'Lactation Consultants' Can Help
Category: Health News
Created: 8/25/2021 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/25/2021 12:00:00 AM




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AHA News: What Goes Into a Mediterranean Diet, and How to Get Started

Title: AHA News: What Goes Into a Mediterranean Diet, and How to Get Started
Category: Health News
Created: 8/23/2022 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/23/2022 12:00:00 AM