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The science behind seasonal depressionJanuary 27, 2023 – Seasonal affective disorder can occur in both winter and summer. Here's why it happens, and how you might treat it.
Can science help personalize your diet?February 01, 2023 – An ambitious and inclusive nationwide health study aims to predict which diets will yield the best nutrition based on genes, microbes, and lifestyle.
Can positive thinking prolong your life? Science says yesMarch 14, 2023 – Studies show that staying optimistic about aging can be as beneficial to your health as exercising or eating well.
The science of why you have great ideas in the showerAugust 12, 2022 – It has nothing to do with getting clean—and everything to do with your state of mind.
These are our favorite science photos of 2021December 07, 2021 – A volcano revealed, a lung x-rayed, a rocket launched: National Geographic editors selected these 23 fascinating images of science and technology in action.
The audacious science pushing the boundaries of human touchMay 19, 2022 – It's the first sensation we feel, our most primal connection to others. Can implants and electrical signaling replicate the experience of touch? Research teams are exploring the possibilities—with startling results.
What happens during menopause? Science is finally piecing it together.February 08, 2023 – All women who reach their 50s inevitably pass through menopause. Experts share the latest science and best ways to cope.
Why it’s important to explore the science of touchMay 19, 2022 – Our long physical separations, in fear of COVID-19, reinforced what scientists already believed: that our close connections with others keep us healthy.
This man gets bitten by deadly snakes in the name of scienceMay 27, 2022 – A partnership between an immunologist and a snake-keeping ex-truck mechanic is attempting to find a medicinal holy grail: a universal anti-venom. It's a seriously risky business.
Can fasting help you live longer? Here’s what the science says.January 17, 2023 – It’s a popular practice, and research shows it has real health benefits. A new diet that tricks your body into thinking it’s fasting may have similar benefits.
ASMR or not? The science behind a sensory phenomenonMarch 03, 2022 – The euphoric-but-relaxing responses to soothing visuals and quirky, textural sounds has spawned an online wellbeing phenomenon. But what is ASMR—and why do only some people feel it?
The seas of Avatar: James Cameron on the real science behind his fictional worldDecember 15, 2022 – The director shares how Earth's oceans inspired The Way of Water—and his hope it will motivate viewers to protect our own planet.
She fell in love with the majesty of volcanoes—and changed how science sees themJanuary 09, 2023 – Katia Krafft traveled to volcanoes around the world to unlock their mysteries, capture their beauty, and raise awareness of their risks.
Young adults are volunteering to get COVID-19—for scienceJune 24, 2022 – SARS-CoV-2 "challenge trials" can help scientists better understand the immune system's response to the virus, which could yield improved vaccines and treatments.
The best science pictures of 2020December 04, 2020 – Asteroids, microbes, and, of course, coronavirus: These photographs capture a year in which science has been championed—and challenged—in unprecedented ways.
