Virginia Hughes
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A DNA Test Revealed His Grandmother’s Rapist
Commercial DNA tests showed that Hiram and Bruce were related. But their link proved to be much deeper — and darker — than either could have imagined. → Read More
14 People On How They Were Diagnosed With Endometriosis
"I was on my first date with my now-husband and, because I’m an incredibly awkward human, I couldn’t think of anything to talk about except my bizarre menstrual cycle." → Read More
16 Clueless Things People Have Said About Endometriosis, According To People Who Have It
“You should find a man, settle down now, have a few kids, and then get all your plumbing taken out.” → Read More
Dutch Study: Most New HIV Infections Could Be Prevented With Pill
The pill that prevents HIV is not widely available in Europe. If it were, it would probably drop infections considerably, researchers say. → Read More
The Absolute Best Roundup Of 2015 Science Roundups
The most important discoveries, stunning photos, and inspiring scientists of the year. (And the crappiest stuff, too!).. → Read More
Are Eyewitnesses More Reliable Than We Think?
When trying to pick out a suspect for the first time, eyewitnesses are often accurate — if they say they're sure. So finds a new study of 348 robbery cases in Houston, Texas. → Read More
9 Science Stories You Can't Miss: Fat Rats, Trump's Vitamins, And A Better...
These and other great science stories from BuzzFeed and around the web. → Read More
9 Science Stories You Can't Miss: The Lady Libido Edition
A drug has been approved that claims to boost sexual desire in women. Here's that and other science stories from BuzzFeed and around the web. → Read More
11 Science Stories You Can't Miss: The Kim Kardashian Works For Big Pharma...
Kim Kardashian got in trouble with the FDA for marketing a morning sickness drug. Here's that and other stories from BuzzFeed and around the web. → Read More
Ben Carson Once Did Research On Fetal Brain Tissue
In a 1992 study, Carson and his colleagues from Johns Hopkins used fetal tissue to better understand how the human brain develops. But in the wake of the Planned Parenthood videos, the presidential... → Read More
Scientists Are Terrified Of Talking About The Planned Parenthood Videos
Several hidden-camera videos have taken aim at scientific research that relies on cells from aborted fetuses. The scientists behind that work are refusing to speak publicly about the details, which... → Read More
There's Been A Big Increase In Babies Going To Intensive Care
NICU admission rates in the U.S. went up 23% between 2007 and 2012, mostly from babies who were born full-term and at a normal weight. Researchers worry that some of these admissions are unnecessary. → Read More
9 Science Stories You Can't Miss: The Magical Semen Edition
No, dudes, semen isn't better than Prozac. Here's that and other science stories from BuzzFeed and around the web. → Read More
13 Outrageous Tanning Myths That Should Be Burned Immediately
Don't fall for the vast "base tan" conspiracy. → Read More
This Mom Is Mad At Jim Carrey For Tweeting A Photo Of Her Son With Autism
Carrey used the boy's photo without his family's permission in a tweet insinuating that vaccines cause autism. But the boy has a genetic autism syndrome that has nothing to do with vaccines, his mo... → Read More
Two Men Just Won $2.2 Million In Landmark Genetic Discrimination Lawsuit
In 2012 their employer gave them DNA tests to determine whether they had left piles of poop in a company warehouse (they hadn't). The men sued, and on Monday won $2.2 million in a precedent-setting... → Read More
The Mayor Of London And These Scientists Are Defending Tim Hunt And His Sexist Remarks
On Saturday, Nobel laureate Tim Hunt said he'd been "hung out to dry" by academic institutions for his offensive remarks about women in science. London Mayor Boris Johnson, Richard Dawkin... → Read More
9 Science Stories You Can’t Miss: The Dumb-Ass Patriarchy Edition
A Nobel Prize winner shows that sexism in science is alive and well, but nature doesn't care about your dumb-ass patriarchy. Here's your fix of science stories from BuzzFeed and around the web. → Read More
Author Of Tainted Gay Marriage Study Admits To Destroying Data But Stands By Results
In a much-anticipated response to allegations, graduate student Michael LaCour apologized for misrepresenting his funding sources and deleting data, but claims his results are solid. As more detail... → Read More
Michael LaCour Apparently Faked Another Study, About Media Bias
The unpublished but influential study claimed that most people consume news that goes against their ideological views. But a political scientist has found data irregularities and fabrications in th... → Read More