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.
When taking a pill, your body posture matters
If you want a medication to kick in faster, lean right.
Nanoparticles from shrimp shells make cement stronger
Scientists turn to nature to improve a ubiquitous building material.
How has a nuclear weapon never accidentally detonated?
We've been somewhat lucky in the past...
Being awake after midnight might be bad for your brain
The "Mind After Midnight" hypothesis aims to explain why night owls tend to suffer more negative health outcomes.
Ancient humans lived in caves. Modern humans will too — on the Moon
Not too hot, not too cold...
The largest accidental explosion of all-time
More than a century ago, Halifax suffered an accidental blast one-fifth the size of the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima.
A coming tidal wave: The opioid epidemic is about to get a whole lot worse
"This fourth wave will be worse than it’s ever been before."
Your brain “wakes up” more than 100 times each night. That’s normal — and maybe good
It might be good for your memory.
Controversy: Is there really a giant ozone hole over the tropics?
Some ozone experts seriously doubt the findings.
Americans born rich are more sympathetic toward the poor than those who became rich
One might think that people who started poor and became rich might be more sensitive to the plights of the poor. Not so, suggests a new study.
Why do so many American men die by suicide?
Most American men who die by suicide do not have any known history of mental health problems. So, what is to blame?
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.