Biology

Turns out human sweat — our body's air conditioning system — is really pretty tame on the "yuck" scale of animal cooling methods.

A researcher’s experience as a patient motivated him to find cures. He focused on cancers caused by the human papillomavirus.  

Big bodies are good for cold places.

That's the gist of a foundational rule in ecology that has been around since the mid-1800s.

Marine biologist Helen Scales on the deep ocean and its strange and wondrous inhabitants and the threat climate change, pollution and deep sea-mining pose.

A key piece of evidence behind the research is a new collection of bones and teeth from infant dinosaurs dating back to more than 70 million years ago.

Our sense of smell can bring us quick bursts of joy, like a whiff of bread baking, that freshly brewed cup of coffee, or your favorite pe ...

Cultural preferences play a huge role in determining what and who smells good to some and bad to others. Factors other than fragrance are involved.

Menopause typically happens during a time of life when women need to be on top of their game; managing their careers, raising children, a ...

Trillions of Brood X cicadas will be emerging in the coming weeks in our region after 17 years underground. We'll talk about cicada science, their music, and how to eat them.

The patch, the gum, lozenges, medication — it seems like there are endless ways to quit smoking. But for some people, none of them work ...

For years, sufferers of EHS have maintained that the electromagnetic fields around us are dangerous. A handful of scientists agree.

Are you an introvert or an extrovert? Open to new experiences, or comforted by routine? Shy or the life of the party? Figuring out what m ...

The stress of supporting a family member in prison can cause lasting health issues for those on the outside. Consequences can stretch far beyond the person doing the time.

Scientists have found that results can change, brain scans from the same person doing the same thing can be different a week or a month later.

This vaccine requires only one dose and uses slightly different technology to fight the virus. Like you, WHYY’s Health Desk Help Desk wanted to know more.