Many of the world’s languages aren’t adequately represented in the data used to train chatbots and other AI-based tools.
As Trust in Public Health Craters, Idaho Charts a New Path
The state is at the forefront of changes to vaccination policy and public health. What does that frontier look like?
The state is at the forefront of changes to vaccination policy and public health. What does that frontier look like?
Book Review: A Panoramic Portrait of America’s Vast Grasslands
“Sea of Grass” tackles the conquest and exploitation of the American prairie, a rich ecological world in need of rescue.
“Sea of Grass” tackles the conquest and exploitation of the American prairie, a rich ecological world in need of rescue.
Opinion: Metascience Is More Important Now Than Ever
A growing research field known as ‘the science of science’ will be essential for navigating an uncertain future.
A growing research field known as ‘the science of science’ will be essential for navigating an uncertain future.
Without Federal Funding, Antibiotics Research May Lag
Companies have scant financial incentive to develop new antibiotics. Will the NIH continue to support relevant research?
Companies have scant financial incentive to develop new antibiotics. Will the NIH continue to support relevant research?
Coercive Care: Southern Europe’s Reliance on Elder Restraints
In parts of Europe, nursing homes use physical restraints on residents, citing safety. But experts warn of harm.
In parts of Europe, nursing homes use physical restraints on residents, citing safety. But experts warn of harm.
RFK Jr’s Vaccine Policies Could Undermine Coverage — And Trust
A series of recent changes could have significant implications for how Americans receive and pay for their shots.
A series of recent changes could have significant implications for how Americans receive and pay for their shots.
Opinion: Transhumanism Should Focus on Inequality, Not Living Forever
Instead of trying to extend the lives of a privileged few, we should invest in improving the lives of all people today.
Instead of trying to extend the lives of a privileged few, we should invest in improving the lives of all people today.
AI Can Make You Laugh. But Can It Ever Be Truly Humorous?
As people turn to AI for therapy and companionship, some say the models still need to learn the nuances of human humor.
As people turn to AI for therapy and companionship, some say the models still need to learn the nuances of human humor.
Weed Regulation Is Foundering. For Answers, Look to the Labs
Lots of legal marijuana is sold with inflated THC levels or unsafe contaminants. Can the oversight system be reformed?
Lots of legal marijuana is sold with inflated THC levels or unsafe contaminants. Can the oversight system be reformed?
Do Indoor Pools Really Need to Close for Lightning?
National organizations say indoor pools should close during storms. Not everyone’s convinced the policy makes sense.
National organizations say indoor pools should close during storms. Not everyone’s convinced the policy makes sense.
Opinion: When ‘Coexistence’ Is Co-Opted in Conservation Practice
Coexistence between humans and wildlife is a meaningful goal, but it’s being misused or superficially invoked.
Coexistence between humans and wildlife is a meaningful goal, but it’s being misused or superficially invoked.
Interview: How a Hearing-Loss Grant Got Cut in the Fight Over DEI
“It felt like the floor dropped out,” researcher Uri Manor said after the sudden suspension of his lab’s award.
“It felt like the floor dropped out,” researcher Uri Manor said after the sudden suspension of his lab’s award.
Opinion: What Happened to All the Human Bird Flu Cases?
The end of the CDC’s emergency H5N1 flu response shows the challenges of disease surveillance in vulnerable groups.
The end of the CDC’s emergency H5N1 flu response shows the challenges of disease surveillance in vulnerable groups.
Wildfires Are Challenging Air Quality Monitoring Infrastructure
The U.S. has one of the world’s most advanced systems to monitor air pollutants. Can it keep up with a changing climate?
The U.S. has one of the world’s most advanced systems to monitor air pollutants. Can it keep up with a changing climate?
Opinion: The Many Perils of the ‘Pivot Penalty’
A recent study exposes modern science’s bias against researchers who explore beyond their established field.
A recent study exposes modern science’s bias against researchers who explore beyond their established field.