A mouse study on scratching, reported in the Jan. 31 Science, fleshes out this head-scratching paradox and could point out ways to better curb pernicious itch in people. First, the bad news ...

“Divorce and nookie in the local hotel is a really important part of [a penguin’s] life,” says Rory Wilson, a penguin expert at Swansea University, Wales. Now, researchers have discovered ...

As we unpack the head-scratching result, here are some initial takeaways: One could argue that Jackson Shelstad stole the game with his last-second three to force overtime. But that conclusion ...

NORMAN, Okla. (KFOR) — A Norman woman was left puzzled by how someone was able to steal her car out of her own driveway while the keys were nowhere around. Lindsey Davies is now facing numerous ...

With that in mind, a new head-scratching move has been suggested. Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN has put forward the idea that Daniel Jones could be an option for the team in free agency. He also ...

Georgia Tech blew an opportunity to potentially land itself in the top 6 in the ACC and get a double bye in the ACC tournament after a head-scratching loss to Boston College. The Yellow Jackets ...

Despite the saying “happiness is having a scratch for every itch,” itching often makes the itchy skin condition worse. So why is the instinct so strong? In a study with mice, researchers from ...

The itch from bug bites, rashes, and other skin conditions can sometimes be so overpowering that it feels impossible to avoid scratching them. But new research explains why you might want to hold ...

In the aftermath of the trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers and Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks, many are wondering why Dallas chose to keep talks with Los Angeles a secret ...

The title alone is enough to generate pause, but the lyrics add to the head scratching tenfold. Take the lyrics above for an example. We’ve heard many attempts at snagging a romantic partner for ...

Why do we scratch? Scratching in response to itching is both pleasurable and harmful. In skin conditions, particularly dermatitis, scratching creates a vicious cycle, intensifying the itch and ...

New research published in the journal Science uncovers how scratching aggravates inflammation and swelling in a mouse model of a type of eczema called allergic contact dermatitis. "At first ...