Why are some thrill seekers drawn to overindulging? Scientists say the answer is psychological.

Nelson Cheney, 36, started eating hot peppers and sauces as a kid to impress his father. Years later, he still eats them, only now for his 1.1 million followers on TikTok. Cheney, known on social media as “@craving_capsaicin” (a reference to the chemical compound that gives hot peppers their spiciness), was caught up in the… Read More »

Community-led nutrition initiatives in rural India can increase dietary diversity and empower women, study says

In the village of Pindwara in Rajasthan, a grassroots initiative led by local women has transformed the community’s approach to nutrition. As part of a self-help group, the women have begun growing kitchen gardens to ensure a steady supply of diverse and nutritious foods for their families. These gardens now produce a variety of fruits… Read More »

Unexpected trends from Copenhagen fashion week

Forget fancy venues and high heels NYFW is all about luxury hotels, Paris champions iconic landmarks, but during the CPHFW show, visitors found themselves sitting in a parking lot to watch Caro Editions’ debut show, entering a disused distillery for Remain, and climbing atop an old coal crane to check out the Stel presentation. While… Read More »

Mammary glands in a bowl – what miniature organs reveal about evolution, breastfeeding, regeneration and breast cancer

All mammals have milk-producing mammary glands, a feature that has fascinated scientists for many years. Questions remain largely unanswered, including why mammary glands evolved in the first place, how they have adapted across species, and what unique evolutionary pressures shaped their development. To investigate how diverse species develop unique solutions to biological challenges, my team… Read More »

The role of sleep, nutrition and physical activity for a healthier life

Mark A. Mahoney A few years ago, I wrote a column about the important topics of sleep, nutrition, and physical activity—three areas that play a major role in achieving a healthier lifestyle and can help us achieve a better quality of life. Because these are ongoing concerns, today’s column will focus on these three key… Read More »

A supernova exploded across the night sky 1,000 years ago. Astronomers have now found its remnant: a ‘zombie star’

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advances and more. For six months in the year 1181, a dying star streaked across the night sky. The striking object appeared as bright as Saturn near the constellation Cassiopeia and was recorded as a “guest star” in… Read More »