What is an attosecond? A physical chemist explains the tiny time scale behind Nobel Prize-winning research
Three scientists won the 2023 Nobel Prize in physics for their work developing methods to shoot laser pulses that only last an attosecond, or a mind-bogglingly tiny fraction of a second.
Oct. 4, 2023 • ~5 min
Poisons are a potent tool for murder in fiction – a toxicologist explains how some dangerous chemicals kill
From ‘Breaking Bad’ to James Bond, certain chemicals are popular options for characters looking to achieve nefarious ends.
March 21, 2023 • ~7 min
Marriage provides health benefits – and here's why
Most marriage and health studies have focused on married men and women. But more recent studies examine relationships in which partners have the same gender identity, the same biological sex and who are gender diverse.
Jan. 13, 2023 • ~10 min
Restoring land around abandoned oil and gas wells would free up millions of acres of forests, farmlands and grasslands
Abandoned US oil and gas wells and their associated land cover more than 2 million acres, a recent study estimates – an area larger than Delaware and Rhode Island combined.
June 8, 2021 • ~6 min
Service dogs can help veterans with PTSD – growing evidence shows they may reduce anxiety in practical ways
Traditional treatments for PTSD, such as talk therapy and medication, do work for some veterans. But service dogs can make a difference when those methods fall short.
March 26, 2021 • ~8 min
Laughing is good for your mind and your body – here's what the research shows
Whether in the form of a discreet titter or a full-on roar, laughter comes with many benefits for physical and mental health.
Nov. 23, 2020 • ~8 min
Delinquent electric bills from the pandemic are coming due – who will pay them?
Many Americans have been unable to pay their electric bills during the COVID-19 pandemic, racking up billions of dollars in delinquent bills. Where will the money come from?
Nov. 6, 2020 • ~9 min
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