National Geographic archaeologist George E. Stuart reported in 1975 on the scientists who sought to decode the ancient language—and the looters who stood in their way.

If you're driving down San Pedro Avenue or stuck in rush hour traffic in San Antonio, you've probably noticed a pyramid-shaped structure towering above Loop 410. Maybe you're like me, and you've ...

It’s been about a month since Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.—an anti-vaccine activist and lawyer who has no background in medicine, health, or science—released dietary guidance for Americans.

When the new dietary guidelines and the new food pyramid were released early last month, we were … confused. This new food pyramid, or rather an upside-down food triangle, fails to serve as a solid ...

The Great Pyramid of Giza, generally believed to have been built as the tomb of Pharaoh Khufu around 2575 B.C.E., is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. But what if it’s even older than ...

A new, non-peer-reviewed report argues that Egypt’s Great Pyramid may be far older than the familiar Old Kingdom timeline, proposing an age in the order of tens of thousands of years. The claim hinges ...

The newly updated food pyramid is unlikely to trigger an overnight transformation in how Americans eat. But over time, it could influence consumer behavior in ways that ripple far beyond the dinner ...

Obesity represents a critical global public health challenge, with its prevalence among adults having risen markedly over the past decade (1). A key limitation in the field is the reliance on ...

Sarah Todd returned to reporting in January 2025 after being assignment editor at STAT since October 2022. You can reach Sarah on Signal at sarahlizchar.47. How easy is it to make a healthy dinner for ...

The release of a new food pyramid has been met with mixed reactions by school food advocates, who say changes to the cafeteria menu will need financial backing. While there is skepticism regarding the ...

NUTRITIONISTS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT IT. THE GOVERNMENT’S NEW GUIDELINES SUGGEST YOUR SHOPPING LIST SHOULD INCLUDE MORE PROTEINS AND NATURAL OILS AND FATS INSTEAD OF ULTRA PROCESSED FOODS. THOSE ...