Hydrogen peroxide is a common ingredient in many at-home and commercial teeth whitening solutions. Learn more about how it works and the safety considerations here. more

The western honey bee (Apis mellifera) that has a sting for use in defense is common in Western Europe. Stingless bees, on the other hand, are mainly at home in the tropics and subtropics. They are... more

Acupressure is a form of complementary or alternative medicine. Read about research on the efficacy of acupressure for headache, and learn some simple acupressure techniques to try at home. more

Gum boils are swollen, pus-filled bumps on the gums. Treatment involves medication and dental procedures, while home remedies may reduce discomfort. Learn more here. more

A busted lip is a common occurrence. We look at nine treatments and remedies that people can use at home to help heal a busted lip. We also... more

Researchers have created a technology called DOMINO to store complex 'memories' in the DNA of living cells, including human cells. This memory storage capacity can form the foundation of complex circuits that trigger a... more

Engineers program human and bacterial cells to keep a record of complex molecular events. more

Using a technique that can precisely edit DNA bases, MIT researchers have created a way to store complex "memories" in the DNA of living cells, including human cells. more

Most residents in the Spanish holiday island of Gran Canaria who were evacuated over a raging wildfire were able to return home Wednesday after firefighters aided by cooler temperatures and... more

Home remedies for bad breath include green tea, herbal rinses, and water. People should see a doctor if their breath does not improve. Learn more about home remedies for bad... more

A research team investigated the impact of extreme fires on previously intact carbon stores by studying the soil and vegetation of the... more

Where was home for The Egtved girl? This question is a hot topic in Bronze Age archaeology right now. more

E-cigarettes may be on the rise, with 21% of UK consumers aged between 18 and 24 occasionally or... more

In a first-ever randomized trial, patients at a short-term inpatient program began long-term outpatient treatment with buprenorphine before discharge, with better outcomes than detox... more

Residents forced from their homes when a devastating wildfire erupted on the Spanish holiday island of Gran Canaria began returning Tuesday, although firefighters were still battling to contain the blaze, officials said. more

Lip color varies from person to person. The lips can become darker for various reasons, and people can use home remedies to care for their lips. Learn about... more

From tea bags to cold compresses, many home remedies can quickly relieve mild-to-moderate gum pain. Learn about these methods, and when to see a dentist, here. more

Researchers from QuTech have achieved a world's first in quantum internet technology. A team led by Professor Stephanie Wehner has developed a so-called link... more

New research provides evidence of the formation and abundance of abiotic methane -- methane formed by chemical reactions that don't involve organic matter -- on Earth and shows how the gases could have a similar origin... more

New research from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) published Aug. 19, 2019, in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science provides evidence of the formation and abundance of abiotic methane—methane formed by chemical reactions that... more

Writing a technical paper about the deepest secrets of the universe isn't an easy task at all. That is why... more

The vast majority of earthquakes we feel come soon after smaller ones, according to new research that offers new insights into how seismology works. more

California state officials have passed the first law to prohibit genetic biohacking in an effort to regulate at-home gene editing. more

At the start of each term in Brian Soebbing's class on financial management in sports, he asks students how many would always bet on... more

Leading housing experts are warning that disabled home-seekers are experiencing adverse emotional and mental distress due to a lack of suitable accommodation. more