The best kimchi is made in earthenware pots. Science reveals why
For thousands of years, kimchi was fermented in earthenware vessels called "onggi." Now, a pair of mechanical engineers have unraveled why.
How did Venus become such a hot mess? Volcanic discovery offers clues
Venus is sometimes called Earth's "evil twin" because of its thick, hothouse atmosphere. There's intense interest in its geology and evolution.
Was earthquake’s high death toll preventable? Geologists say yes
"A particular fault can easily wait many generations and do absolutely nothing - and in matter of seconds to minutes, all hell breaks loose," says...
I wrote about high-priced drugs for years. Then my toddler needed one. | Essay
As a health and science reporter, I’ve studied the maze of U.S. health care. But when my son got sick, I still got lost.
Moderna says new COVID booster increases protection against omicron subvariants
The BA.5 subvariant dominated in the United States until recently and still accounts for nearly a third of reported cases.
What you need to know about COVID boosters and the latest research
With a swarm of immune-evading subvariants looming on the horizon, the available boosters remain the best tool to help fortify protection, particularly against severe illness...
Immunity-evading omicron variants are popping up all over the world
Multiple versions of the omicron variant, including XBB and BQ.1.1, threaten to knock out current treatments and challenge COVID-19 vaccines this winter.
Vaccine scientists closing in on RSV, which hospitalizes 58,000 children a year
The first test of an RSV vaccine met heartbreaking failure and launched decades more research. Then an NIH breakthrough triggered what's looking like success.
Your first brush with COVID could affect how a fall booster works
As omicron-specific coronavirus boosters near, plenty could hinge on how "original antigenic sin" will influence immune responses.