Gum makers have claimed, for decades, chewing is good for your mental health. They’re kind of on to something. Humans have chewed on gum for millennia. Scientists are still trying to figure out why.

An international team of 43 scientists has called for a “paradigm shift” in toxicology and chemical regulation globally after having found severe lapses in current regulatory systems for evaluating ...

In the final minutes of Hamnet, Chloé Zhao’s stunning tale of grief and nature, William Shakespeare puts on a play. The very first performance of Hamlet comes as a surprise to his wife Agnes (Jessie ...

A new analysis from the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco examined the impact of tariffs on the economy based on historical examples, finding that the effect of import taxes on inflation and ...

Until about 20 years ago, the Christmas character canon included the usual suspects: Frosty, Rudolph, the Grinch, and of course, Santa Claus himself. In the weeks leading up to December 25, children ...

Every year, on the fourth Thursday of November, Americans gather for a huge feast to give thanks. That day, of course, is Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is known as the day to eat turkey, be merry and ...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common disability diagnosis in children globally. It’s estimated to affect around 8% of children aged 3-12 years, and around 6% of teenagers ...

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8, 2025 — On behalf of the American Chemical Society (ACS), President Dorothy J. Phillips congratulates today’s winners of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry: Susumu Kitagawa of Kyoto ...

From sagging jowls and sulfurous burps to deflated breasts and surprise pregnancies, the side effects of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs have ranged from subtle to strange. Now, new research suggests that ...

Short bursts of purposeful activity — such as walking around the block or lifting small weights — may be the best way to get in the habit of exercising. Bite-sized bits of exercise also improve heart ...

In their study of global chemical pollution, the researchers provide an overview of particularly problematic chemical groups, such as PFAS and pesticides, and advocate comprehensive changes to address ...

Brain-wide map showing 75,000 analysed neurons lighting up during different stages of decision-making. At the beginning of the trial, the activity is quiet. Then it builds up in the visual areas at ...