Lacking the antiviral mechanisms of the rest of our body, stem cells use an ancient trick from plants and worms - RNA interference - to protect against viral infection.

What is something we can do to fight against COVID-19 and improve indoor air quality for human health? Portable high efficiency particle air (HEPA) cleaners and masking can significantly reduce exposure to SARS-CoV-2 aerosol particles.

A recent study brings us closer to understanding how and why we sneeze.

Researchers have discovered a magnetosensitive protein that may explain how migratory animals such as birds can navigate and orient themselves using the Earth's magnetic field.

Rainfall in Africa drives the growth of plants that allow painted lady butterflies to make their flight to Europe and back each year.

PFAS chemicals have been detected in high concentrations in a variety of cosmetic products and may cause harm to human health.

Researchers found that sick bats will socially isolate from healthy bats.

Plastic waste is a huge problem in the world, but only 9% of plastic waste each year is recycled. Recently, researchers discovered a more efficient method of plastic recycling that can hopefully incentivize plastic recycling in the near future.

by Edward Chen Historical evidence shows that developing safe vaccines is necessary to protect the world from deadly diseases. But that’s only one part of the solution. After all, what’s the benefit of having vaccines that people don’t want to use?…

by Edward Chen The COVID-19 pandemic has catalyzed rapid technological advancements as scientists and engineers mobilize to combat its toll on human lives. Time is of the essence, and after rigorous testing for safety and effectiveness, there are now…