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What do you know about psychology's most infamous experiments? Test your knowledge in this science quiz.
Quiz From shocking studies to ESP, what do you know about the most infamous and bizarre psychological experiments ever conducted?
'Mystery disease' in Congo turned out to be malaria — and potentially, another disease
An initially "unknown" illness affecting hundreds in the Democratic Republic of the Congo may be attributable to malaria, malnutrition and a viral infection. But investigations are ongoing.
Avian influenza: Bird flu spread triggers state of emergency in California
The declaration of a state of emergency in California over avian influenza comes within days of the first severe human case of bird flu in the U.S.
Recycled black plastic can contain flame retardants, viral study found. That's still true — but their math was off
Researchers detected flame retardants in household items made from recycled black plastic. The study later received a correction — but regardless of this paper, the chemicals' health effects remain unclear.
Best humidifiers 2025: Relieve dry skin & reduce allergy symptoms
Buying Guide These are the best humidifiers you can buy in every category, from Dyson AM10 and Levoit LV600HH to HoMedics TotalComfort Deluxe.
Fatal familial insomnia: A genetic condition where people never sleep again
As fatal familial insomnia progresses, patients completely stop sleeping and enter a coma-like state that results in death within months.
Person in Louisiana hospitalized with H5N1 in nation's 1st severe case
A person in Louisiana has been hospitalized with the United States' first serious case of H5N1 bird flu, following 60 milder cases this year.
Diagnostic dilemma: A man's penis was turning to bone
A man in his 60s went to the emergency room after a fall and ended up being diagnosed with a rare disorder of the penis.
