The socially learned behavior, and how it subtly differs between neighborhoods, is an example of animal culture,…
Ed Cara
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Born and raised in NYC, Ed covers public health, disease, and weird animal science for Gizmodo. He has previously reported for the Atlantic, Vice, Pacific Standard, and Undark Magazine.
Two recent outbreaks of Candida auris show the yeast can become pan-resistant and then spread to others.
The research on whether people given the Johnson & Johnson vaccine need a booster shot to beat Delta isn't as…
The research might help scientists create better tests for gait problems in cows. But it's also hilarious.
It's the lowest American life expectancy reported since 2003.
The beautiful Xerces blue butterfly was a distinct species, according to a new study. It hasn't been seen alive…
Germany is the latest to report African swine fever virus in local pigs. But while the virus is deadly serious for…
Firefighters in Canada continue to suffer lung problems after battling the 2016 Fort McMurray wildfire.
The virus is related to the viruses that causes herpes in humans but isn't highly contagious between people.
It's the second retraction in less than a month for the study's lead author, who was once crowned Pseudoscientist of…
Two major medical centers in the U.S. have said they will not carry and administer Aduhelm, a drug that some experts…
Though heavy drinking was most strongly linked to cancer, even light to moderate drinking contributed to over…
A new experiment found dogs didn't reciprocate giving food to people who had fed them, but the results highlight the…
In experiments with mice, researchers found a yeast was linked to irritable bowel disease-like symptoms when left…
Johnson & Johnson's Covid-19 Vaccine Will Reportedly Get New Warning Label Over Rare Nerve Condition
Around 100 cases of Guillain-Barré syndrome have been linked to the vaccine, but experts say its benefits still…
Common diseases caused by germs like salmonella and avian influenza have been ruled out so far.
An 8-year-old girl suffered a rare case of lice inhabiting her eyelashes.
Older adults who lost all their teeth had the highest risk, but people who wore dentures appeared to be better…
Several companies, including Moderna, have recently announced the start of clinical trials for the seasonal flu…
The labeling change will limit how many of the 5 million Americans with Alzheimer's disease will have access to the…