Stories by Riis Williams

Children at risk of dyslexia who played Space Invaders Extreme 2 showed improvement at a word-identification task

An image of interstellar dust moving through the Milky Way’s magnetic field may help scientists learn more about the origin of galaxies

Mosquito experts break down how to choose and use the best mosquito repellents

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope observed an unusually large and highly luminous galaxy at a record-breaking 290 million years after the big bang

A space technology company CEO explains how growing competition in the commercial space industry may help boost climate science

Skin-care experts break down dangerous misconceptions about tanning and suggest healthy ways to enjoy summertime sunshine

A former stretch of the Nile River, now buried beneath the Sahara Desert, may help scientists understand how Egyptians built the pyramids and adapted to a drying landscape

This beer-making by-product could offer a sustainable way to isolate metals for recycling electronic waste

A stunning photography collection underlines how climate change is altering the world’s coastal and lakeside environments

A Dutch man with lymphoma and other blood disorders was infected with the COVID-causing virus for nearly two years, during which time the pathogen evolved numerous mutations

Fossilized vertebrae that were found in an Indian coal mine belonged to a gigantic and previously unknown snake species

A high-tech pair of gloves can help make learning instruments and other hands-on activities easier

A recent study suggests that Paxlovid is ineffective at treating symptoms in people with mild illness or those who have been fully vaccinated. It is still a lifesaving medication in vulnerable groups

An online underwater livestream lets worldwide volunteers ring a “fish doorbell” to help fish fulfill their reproductive missions

Longer growing seasons and increased pollen production driven by climate change could be aggravating your seasonal allergy symptoms

When the moon fully eclipses the sun, it’s not just the sky that changes. Your eyes do, too

A social worker explains ways that parents can gently share news about their cancer diagnosis with their children

A growing number of measles cases in the U.S. has experts worried about how a decline in routine vaccinations could bring back preventable illnesses

Recent bacterial outbreaks from consuming cheese made from unpasteurized milk, or “raw milk,” raise questions about the safety of eating these artisanal products