March 17, 202653 Times People Had No Idea How Science Worked But Were Loudly Proclaiming Otherwise Science
March 17, 2026A common antidepressant shows promise for treating post-orgasmic illness syndrome. Findings offer a potential therapeutic option for an illness that currently has no standard treatment. Science
March 16, 2026Astronomers have for the first time seen the birth of a magnetar — a highly magnetized, spinning neutron star — and confirmed that it’s the power source behind some of the brightest exploding stars in the cosmos. Science
March 16, 2026Our brains can “flicker” off for a split second during a boring task caused by sleep-like brain activity occurring while we are awake. Adults with ADHD experience them much more frequently, and may be behind inconsistent attention, slower reaction times, and chronic sleepiness associated with ADHD. Science
March 16, 2026Scientists Think Earth’s Most Extreme Beings Can Help Save Human Lives: A new review study explains that extremophiles have revolutionized medicine, and are invaluable allies in the fight against climate change. Science
March 16, 2026Suicide risk in older adults with autistic traits is linked to depression and isolation more than autism itself. Findings provide evidence that targeted mental health support and fostering social connections could help protect this vulnerable population. Science
