This Week in Science: A Grim Measles Milestone, a Lifespan Limit, And More

This Week in Science: A Grim Measles Milestone, a Lifespan Limit, And More

Our weekly science news roundup.

A Force From The Milky Way May Have Shaped The Continents on Earth

A Force From The Milky Way May Have Shaped The Continents on Earth

OK, but hear us out...

Watching Too Much TV May Actually Rot Your Brain After All, Study Finds

Watching Too Much TV May Actually Rot Your Brain After All, Study Finds

Binge-watchers, you might want to read this.

A Common Gym Supplement May Give Cancer-Fighting Cells an Energy Boost

A Common Gym Supplement May Give Cancer-Fighting Cells an Energy Boost

Could it have major additional health benefits?

If You Remove a Mirror While a Photon Is Reflecting, It Somehow Makes Infinite Photons

If You Remove a Mirror While a Photon Is Reflecting, It Somehow Makes Infinite Photons

“This state is rather complicated”.

'Tremendously Grave': The First US City Is on Track to Run Out of Water

'Tremendously Grave': The First US City Is on Track to Run Out of Water

This is not good.

Listen to Your Gut (Literally): Your Tummy's Grumbles Can Tell a Lot About Your Overall Health

Listen to Your Gut (Literally): Your Tummy's Grumbles Can Tell a Lot About Your Overall Health

How well do you understand your digestion?

A Patient With a Perforated Bowel Shows Why Eels Shouldn't Be Anywhere Near Your Butt

A Patient With a Perforated Bowel Shows Why Eels Shouldn't Be Anywhere Near Your Butt

An unfortunate incident.

Itching May Have Its Own Sensory Organ

Itching May Have Its Own Sensory Organ

The science behind that infuriating tickle.

A Wild Parasite Makes Ants Live 10x Longer And Tricks Others Into Worshipping Them

A Wild Parasite Makes Ants Live 10x Longer And Tricks Others Into Worshipping Them

How do we get one of these?

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