ScienceInsights

What would actually happen if you traveled through a wormhole? From the physics of your body to where you'd end up, here's what science says.

Shark tagging helps scientists track migration, behavior, and habitat use. Here's how researchers tag sharks and what we've learned from the data.

Learn what your car's ECU does, how it controls engine performance, and what happens when it fails or gets remapped.

Contraflow lets traffic move against the usual flow to ease congestion or speed up evacuations. Here's how it works and where you're likely to encounter it.

A lung mass can be benign or cancerous. Learn how doctors tell the difference, what imaging and biopsies reveal, and what treatment typically involves.

A radioactive tsunami combines blast waves and nuclear fallout into a single weapon. Here's the science behind how it would work and why the contamination is the real threat.

Hospice does provide medications focused on comfort and symptom relief. Learn what's typically covered, who administers them, and how care adjusts over time.

From Massachusetts in 2006 to the federal ACA mandate and beyond, here's how health insurance requirements in the U.S. have changed over time.

Smart ambient technology senses and responds to its environment without direct commands. Learn how it works, where it's used, and what it means for your privacy.

Materia alba is the soft white debris that collects on teeth, but it's not the same as plaque. Learn what it is, why it builds up, and how to get rid of it.