Do Women Really Feel Colder Than Men?
The gendered feud over the temperature setting in the office or at home might be overblown, new government-led research suggests. The study found little difference between how men and women…
Bacteria-Hunting Viruses Could Be Key to Defeating Stinky Armpits
The deodorant of the future might be possible thanks to viruses that hunt down stink-making bacteria. Scientists in Japan believe they’ve discovered a chemical weapon sourced from bacteriophages that can…
To Survive Extreme Heat, Squirrels Go ‘Sploot’
When does a squirrel become a pancake? Answer: Apparently, when the world becomes a griddle. It’s officially sweat season for humans in the U.S., which means it’s sploot season for…
How to Know If You’re Dangerously Overheated
It’s the end of June and tens of thousands of Americans have struggled through sweltering heat throughout this month. Texas has seen a pretty long heat wave that has brought…