SCIENCE
Kid a Picky Eater? It's Mostly Genetic, Scientists Say
Scientists in England found that picky eating was 60 percent genetic among toddlers and 74 percent in children older than 3.
'Widespread Harm' Warning as Microplastic Pollution May Double by 2040
"Everywhere we look, we have found plastics. From remote locations across the globe to the inside our own bodies," Joel Rindelaub said.
How To Get Free COVID Tests From US Government This Month
U.S. households will be eligible to order four free COVID-19 testing kits.
NASA Proposes New Kind of Moon Shot: Literally Shooting the Moon
Multiple bullets containing a tiny spectrometer could be shot into the lunar soil by an astronaut or rover, allowing analysis of a wide area all at once.
US Storm Prediction Center: Tornadoes Possible Across Several States
Scattered thunderstorms create ripe conditions for tornado formation from the southern Plains to the Upper Midwest.
Watch: Lava 'Cascades' Into Crater As Hawaii Volcanic Eruption Continues
Webcam footage shows lava tumbling over a steep edge like a waterfall of molten rock in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Allergies: Woolly Mammoths' Hay Fever May Have Helped Drive Them to Death
Stuffy noses from plant allergies may have meant mammoths couldn't smell each other's pheromones, resulting in them struggling to find a mate.
Healthy Weight Improves Fertility in Men and Women, Study Says
Being overweight or underweight can be a "critically important" factor in a couple's fertility, a study says.
Breastfed Babies Have Better Lung and Gut Health, Study Says
New research highlights the profound impact of breastfeeding on infants' microbiomes and its essential role in supporting respiratory health.
Scientists Shed Light on Wildlife Species at Origin of COVID-19 in Wuhan
Genetic tracing at the Huanan Seafood Market supports hypothesis that the COVID pandemic spread from animals there.
Ultra-Processed Food Linked With Diabetes Risk, Study Says
Replacing 10 percent of ultra-processed foods with healthier alternatives lowered diabetes risk by up to 18 percent, a new study says.
COVID Map Update Reveals US Virus Wastewater Levels Amid National 'High'
While some states have seen the lowest COVID-19 levels in months, others still have "very high" activity.
Stay Indoors: California Residents Remain Under Siege As Wildfires Burn
Smoke from the huge blazes is polluting the air in Southern California, putting residents at risk of exposure.
'Enigmatic' Ancient Architecture Discovered Cut Into Rocky Landscape
On Madagascar, rock-cut structures at the remote inland site have been dated to around 1,000 years ago, a study said.
MIND: The Diet for Brain Health That Could Slow Cognitive Decline
The MIND diet is similar to the Mediterranean diet but was developed to boost brain health and prevent diseases such as dementia.
Some Diabetes Drugs May Protect Against Dementia and Parkinson's
Scientists found a 22 percent lower risk of any dementia and Parkinson's among a group taking SGLT2 inhibitors for type 2 diabetes.
Kilauea Volcano Eruption Resumes in Hawaii Park, Gas Warning Issued
As of Tuesday, eruptive activity increased, but officials said that there was no immediate threat to homes or infrastructure nearby.
New IBS Treatment May Be As Effective as Standard Restrictive Diet
An alternative treatment to the low-FODMAP diet was tested by Swedish researchers, with encouraging results for gut symptoms.
In Pictures: Spectacular Supermoon and Partial Lunar Eclipse Light Up Skies
A giant moon with a chunk taken out of it was visible in the skies on Tuesday night. Here are some of the best shots in case you missed it.
Mysterious Rock Art May Depict 'Strange' Animal From 250 Million Years Ago
The 18th century Indigenous painting may portray a long extinct creature that appeared before the first dinosaurs, a study found.
Even Far From Human Activity, Marine Species Face Significant Risks
A study evaluating 21,000 marine animals suggests the threat to ocean ecosystems is more widespread than scientists thought.
Ozempic Could Soon Be Cheaper in US
The U.S. government may be about to haggle down the price of Ozempic from its manufacturer Novo Nordisk.