Rachel Rettner, Live Science

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Articles by Rachel Rettner, Live Science

Mind

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.

Health

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.

Space & Innovation

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.

Mind

Researchers Tap Into Brain Activity to Boost Confidence

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

Animals

Rare Parasitic Infection 'Leishmaniasis' Rising in the US

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

Space & Innovation

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.

Space & Innovation

'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.

Earth & Conservation

America's No. 1 Killer Is Changing

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

Earth & Conservation

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.

Space & Innovation

Paralyzed Patients Move with Mind-Controlled Exoskeleton

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