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Study Shows Just How Bad People Are at Spotting Fake Photos
Mind
By Rachel Rettner, Live Science

Study Shows Just How Bad People Are at Spotting Fake Photos

Participants in the study spotted fake photos about 60 percent of the time, which is only slightly better than what is expected by chance.

Rep. Scalise's Bullet Injuries: How a Shot to the Hip Can Be So Damaging
Health
By Rachel Rettner, Live Science

Rep. Scalise's Bullet Injuries: How a Shot to the Hip Can Be So Damaging

Scalise, who fell victim to a shooting at baseball practice, has received multiple blood transfusions and undergone several surgeries, and will likely remain in the hospital for weeks.

A Cluster of Mysterious Amnesia Cases Is Puzzling Researchers
Space & Innovation
By Rachel Rettner, Live Science

A Cluster of Mysterious Amnesia Cases Is Puzzling Researchers

In Massachusetts, 14 patients with a history of abusing drugs, including opioids, have developed anterograde amnesia.

Researchers Tap Into Brain Activity to Boost Confidence
Mind
By Rachel Rettner, Live Science

Researchers Tap Into Brain Activity to Boost Confidence

Participants' confidence increased, even when they were making incorrect choices.

Rare Parasitic Infection 'Leishmaniasis' Rising in the US
Animals
By Rachel Rettner, Live Science

Rare Parasitic Infection 'Leishmaniasis' Rising in the US

The infection, transmitted by the sand fly, is showing up more in American travelers.

Male Birth Control Is Effective but Brings Side Effects
Space & Innovation
By Rachel Rettner, Live Science

Male Birth Control Is Effective but Brings Side Effects

Participants dropped out of a trial of the drug because of side effects like mood swings and acne.

'Hoppy' Beer May Be Better for Your Liver
Space & Innovation
By Rachel Rettner, Live Science

'Hoppy' Beer May Be Better for Your Liver

The finding in mice might be a reason why drinking hard liquor is more strongly associated with liver disease than drinking beer.

America's No. 1 Killer Is Changing
Earth & Conservation
By Rachel Rettner, Live Science

America's No. 1 Killer Is Changing

Deaths from cancer have nearly caught up with deaths from heart disease over the last several decades.

Man Swallows 40 Knives: What's the Weird Craving
Earth & Conservation
By Rachel Rettner, Live Science

Man Swallows 40 Knives: What's the Weird Craving

People who eat nonfood materials for at least one month may have an eating disorder called pica.

Paralyzed Patients Move with Mind-Controlled Exoskeleton
Space & Innovation
By Rachel Rettner, Live Science

Paralyzed Patients Move with Mind-Controlled Exoskeleton

In an unexpected twist, patients perceived sensations of touch below their spinal cord injury.

Michael Phelps' Bruises: Does Cupping Work?
Space & Innovation
By Rachel Rettner, Live Science

Michael Phelps' Bruises: Does Cupping Work?

It remains unclear if the treatments' benefits could be real or due to the placebo effect.

Pregnant Women Urged to Avoid Section of Miami
Space & Innovation
By Rachel Rettner, Live Science

Pregnant Women Urged to Avoid Section of Miami

The announcement comes after officials in Florida said that 10 more people in the area appear to have contracted the virus from local mosquitoes.

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