Latest articles by Taylor Kubota
Coughing, Sneezing … Loneliness: Isolation Can Make Colds Worse
The lonelier a person feels, the more miserable they feel when they have a cold.
Like or Unlike? Facebook May Harm Health
After a long week, if there's not much on TV, you may spend some time on Facebook. Could this decision hurt your health?
Rare Bird Flu Strikes Cats: What You Need to Know
The death of a shelter cat in New York was just the start of a recent investigation.
Imaging Advance May Soon Show Unborn Babies in 3D
Someday, a mother-to-be may be able to put on a virtual reality headset and get a clear, 360-degree look at her own fetus in the womb.
Stash of Water May Be Lurking Deep Beneath Earth's Surface
A trove of water locked up in the mineral brucite may be hiding out more than 250 miles beneath Earth's surface, geoscientists have found.
What Is 'Hangover Free' Synthetic Alcohol, and Is It Safe?
A drink called "alcosynth" is being touted as a hangover-free version of synthetic alcohol. But what's in it, and is it really safe to drink?
So Bored! 8 Facts from the Science of Boredom
Researchers are beginning to shed light on the ingredients of boredom, and some studies may even hint at ways to fight it.
The Science of Boredom
Boredom is an unpleasant feeling, and not everyone knows how to fight it. Here's a look at the science of boredom.
Childhood Cancer Deaths: Brain Cancer Overtakes Leukemia as Top Cause
Leukemia is no longer the No. 1 cause of cancer deaths in children, a new report says.
Strange Stroke Stories: Ebola, Hickeys and Other Weird Causes
Some pretty unusual things can cause strokes.
US Marijuana Use Grows As Fewer People Worry About the Risks
More people in the U.S. are using marijuana than in years past, and one reason may be that people think the drug as less harmful than people did in the past.
Facial Features and Genes: Study Taps New Connections
In a new study, researchers tried to make sense of how a person's genes are linked to his or her appearance.
Why Areas with More Men Have Higher Marriage Rates
It might seem counterintuitive, but men are more likely to marry if they live in areas where there are fewer women, a new study shows.
Lochte's Lies: How Science Explains Fibbers
Research on lying has revealed some interesting findings.
Zika: What States Can Expect in the Coming Months
Here's what you need to know about the Zika virus for the coming months.
Flying Cockroaches! Heat Sends Your Favorite Pests Soaring
Turns out the soaring heat is just what some cockroaches need to spread their wings … literally.
Death Spiral: 4th Phase of Life May Signal the End Is Near
A growing body of research now suggests that there is a fourth phase immediately preceding death that scientists have dubbed the "death spiral."
That's Insane! Daring Skydiver 'Surfs' on Storm Clouds
Earlier this month, skydiver Sean MacCormac strapped a board to his feet and "surfed" down the edge of a storm cloud over central Florida.
Why Did NASA Send a DNA Sequencer to Space?
A DNA sequencer that was just delivered to the International Space Station can test not just known Earthly organisms. It could possibly analyze samples taken from alien life, NASA said.
