While political polarization has many potential causes, existential anxiety is one that has received less attention.
How Autism Rates Are Rising – And Why That Could Lead to More Inclusive Communities
In the U.S., 1 in 31 children are diagnosed with autism each year by age 8, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
In the U.S., 1 in 31 children are diagnosed with autism each year by age 8, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Why You Can Salvage Moldy Cheese but Never Spoiled Meat − a Toxicologist Advises on What to Watch Out For
I am a toxicologist and researcher specializing in how foreign chemicals such as those released during food spoilage affect the body.
I am a toxicologist and researcher specializing in how foreign chemicals such as those released during food spoilage affect the body.
AI Chatbots Are Becoming Everyday Tools for Mundane Tasks, Use Data Shows
To appreciate how ordinary AI use has become, it helps to remember that this trend didn’t start with generative chatbots.
To appreciate how ordinary AI use has become, it helps to remember that this trend didn’t start with generative chatbots.
Children Learn to Read With Books That Are Just Right for Them – But That Might Not Be the Best Approach
The average reading scores of 12th graders in 2024 were 3 points lower than they were in 2019.
The average reading scores of 12th graders in 2024 were 3 points lower than they were in 2019.
Despite Naysayers and Rising Costs, Data Shows That College Still Pays off for Students – And Society Overall
Many American colleges and universities, especially public institutions, have experienced swift and extensive federal cuts to grants, research and other programs in 2025.
Many American colleges and universities, especially public institutions, have experienced swift and extensive federal cuts to grants, research and other programs in 2025.
Navigating Mental Illness in the Workplace Can Be Tricky, but Employees Are Entitled to Accommodations
Mental health challenges can affect anyone, regardless of background or circumstance, and they are becoming more common across the United States.
Mental health challenges can affect anyone, regardless of background or circumstance, and they are becoming more common across the United States.
Building a Stable ‘Abode of Thought’: Kant’s Rules for Virtuous Thinking
As a philosopher, I specialize in the Enlightenment thinker Immanuel Kant, who had volumes – literally – to say about virtuous actions.
As a philosopher, I specialize in the Enlightenment thinker Immanuel Kant, who had volumes – literally – to say about virtuous actions.
Antioxidants Help Stave off a Host of Health Problems – But Figuring Out How Much You’re Getting Can Be Tricky
As a result, everyone needs antioxidants. There are many different types: enzymes, minerals, vitamins and phytochemicals.
As a result, everyone needs antioxidants. There are many different types: enzymes, minerals, vitamins and phytochemicals.
Why Countries Struggle to Quit Fossil Fuels, Despite Higher Costs and 30 Years of Climate Talks and Treaties
The United States makes no secret of its fossil fuel ambitions.
The United States makes no secret of its fossil fuel ambitions.
The Real Reason Conservatives Are Furious About Bad Bunny’s Forthcoming Super Bowl Performance
Homeland Security head Kristi Noem promised that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement “would be all over the Super Bowl.”
Homeland Security head Kristi Noem promised that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement “would be all over the Super Bowl.”
Zombies, Jiangshi, Draugrs, Revenants − Monster Lore Is Filled With Metaphors for Public Health
The zombie apocalypse became a way for people to explore the terrifying concept of societal collapse, a step removed from real threats such as nuclear war or global financial disaster.
The zombie apocalypse became a way for people to explore the terrifying concept of societal collapse, a step removed from real threats such as nuclear war or global financial disaster.
Detroit Parents Face Fines if Their Children Break Curfew − Research Shows the Policy Could Do More Harm Than Good
Mayor Mike Duggan and the Detroit Police Department responded by introducing the Summer Teen Safety Violence Prevention Plan in July 2025.
Mayor Mike Duggan and the Detroit Police Department responded by introducing the Summer Teen Safety Violence Prevention Plan in July 2025.
Concerns About AI-Written Police Reports Spur States to Regulate the Emerging Practice
Mirroring other fields that have allowed ChatGPT-like systems to write on behalf of people, police can now get an AI assist to automate much dreaded paperwork.
Mirroring other fields that have allowed ChatGPT-like systems to write on behalf of people, police can now get an AI assist to automate much dreaded paperwork.
Yes, ADHD Diagnoses Are Rising, but That Doesn’t Mean It’s Overdiagnosed
These reports have led some experts and parents to wonder whether ADHD is being overdiagnosed and overtreated.
These reports have led some experts and parents to wonder whether ADHD is being overdiagnosed and overtreated.
Flamingos Are Making a Home in Florida Again After 100 Years – An Ecologist Explains Why They May Be Returning for Good
One of the birds was rescued in the Tampa area after nearly drowning in the Gulf of Mexico. His rescuers named him Peaches.
One of the birds was rescued in the Tampa area after nearly drowning in the Gulf of Mexico. His rescuers named him Peaches.