Ross Pomeroy
Editor, RealClearScience
Steven Ross Pomeroy is the editor of RealClearScience. As a writer, Ross believes that his greatest assets are his insatiable curiosity and his ceaseless love for learning. Follow him on Twitter @SteRoPo.
The Metamorphosis in real life: Mites that live on our faces might be merging with us
More than 90% of human faces are home to mites that live in our skin pores. These friendly guests might be merging with us.
10-second balance test is a powerful predictor of death for older adults
A study finds that older adults who cannot balance on one foot for ten seconds have an 84% higher risk of death than those who can.
Why the U.S. leads other wealthy nations in deaths of despair
Deaths of despair are skyrocketing in the U.S., while at the same time, they are falling in other wealthy countries. What are we doing wrong?
This molecule may be the “secret sauce” of exercise — but it won’t work as a pill
"Lac-Phe" grants obese mice the benefits of exercise — without exercising. But don't expect an "exercise pill."
The biggest myths about electric vehicles
We're separating the facts about EVs from the fiction.
AI can predict your political ideology using just a brain scan
A deep learning AI running on a supercomputer was able to link patterns of brain connectivity to political ideology.
How the “black hole” optical illusion messes with your mind
Your brain is trying to show you the future.
Statins aren’t overprescribed. Maybe we should put them in our drinking water
A doctor once joked that statins will be added to the water supply. Humor aside, the data shows that statins really are a "wonder drug."
Blood test can calculate your true biological age
Your old-fashioned chronological age is just a number. Your biological age can tell you how healthy you really are.
Identical twins were raised in different countries. Here’s how they differ today.
Will nature or nurture win out?
Anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen are used to treat chronic pain. What if they cause it?
Drugs that stifle acute inflammation may prevent the body from healing properly.
Orgasm gap: The insidious reason women have fewer orgasms than men
It's the clitoris, stupid!
Is watching pornography bad for men — but good for women?
A large study links pornography use to decreased sexual performance for men and increased sexual performance for women.
Dream hacking: Is this the dystopian future of advertising?
A team of scientists has warned that marketers seek to advertise in our dreams. Will our sleep be commercialized against our wishes?
You can’t judge a dog by its breed
A dog's breed isn't as predictive of behavior as many think it is. Environment and upbringing play a much larger role.
Highway fatality signs may cause more car crashes
Morbid fatality statistics on digital highway signs seem to distract drivers, thus increasing the number of car crashes.
Mildly depressed? Antidepressants may not improve your quality of life
Behavioral interventions may be better for long-term health.
Why some religious leaders denounced Benjamin Franklin’s lightning rod
Benjamin Franklin's lightning rod saved countless lives, but some religious leaders denounced his invention.
Urban-rural divide: Are city slickers or countryfolk better at navigation?
A large study concludes that people who grew up in rural areas are superior at navigation, likely because cities tend to be less complex.
Spillback: How often do humans give animals diseases?
COVID-19 and other microbes have shed light on disease spillover from animals to humans, but we can also spillback disease to wildlife.
How natural “short sleepers” thrive on 4 hours of sleep per night
Could we all attain this superpower?
A new method to boost your creativity gets rave reviews
Can stories help us become more creative?
Just like dogs, ants can sniff out cancer
The insects were just as accurate as trained dogs, although not as cuddly.
A neural network translates pigs’ emotions by listening to their grunts
The A.I. system could improve the lives of commercially raised pigs.
Edible electronics: When will we be eating technology?
Edible electronics, devices that can be broken down and digested, could perform many useful functions inside the body.
Therapy dogs help patients in the emergency room
A ten-minute visit from a therapy dog reduces emergency room patients' pain and anxiety.
Does sex count as exercise? Scientists describe the physical demands of intercourse
A study finds that sex is "moderate intensity physical activity," similar to light jogging or leisurely swimming.
Is hormonal birth control linked to depression and suicide?
Hormonal birth control for women may elevate the risk of depression and suicide, but so does pregnancy itself.