An unusual collaboration between scientists and psychics could transform the treatment of auditory hallucinations.
Decades On, SSRIs Remain Mired in Mystery and Debate
Experts worry MAHA could wage a war on SSRIs. But some researchers have long questioned the drugs’ efficacy.
Experts worry MAHA could wage a war on SSRIs. But some researchers have long questioned the drugs’ efficacy.
Facing Cuts, a Grim Future for America’s HIV Response
Recent years have seen a 12 percent decline in new HIV infections. Cuts to federal funding could upend that progress.
Recent years have seen a 12 percent decline in new HIV infections. Cuts to federal funding could upend that progress.
Opinion: Seeking a Better Alternative to Active-Shooter Drills
Monitoring students’ social media may be a more effective — and less stressful — way to prevent school violence.
Monitoring students’ social media may be a more effective — and less stressful — way to prevent school violence.
Book Review: A Skeptical Look at Grand Designs for the Future
In “More Everything Forever,” Adam Becker unpacks the flaws in the dreams of tech pioneers to reshape the world to come.
In “More Everything Forever,” Adam Becker unpacks the flaws in the dreams of tech pioneers to reshape the world to come.
The Chilling Effect of DEI Crackdowns in Scientific Publishing
Trump’s executive orders are affecting how federally funded journals operate. Some researchers have raised alarms.
Trump’s executive orders are affecting how federally funded journals operate. Some researchers have raised alarms.
‘A New Era’ of Cancer Therapies
Following immunotherapy treatments in the last decade, new therapeutic strategies for cancer are beginning to emerge.
Following immunotherapy treatments in the last decade, new therapeutic strategies for cancer are beginning to emerge.
Book Review: A Clear-Eyed Look at the Risks of ‘Diagnosis Creep’
In “The Age of Diagnosis,” Suzanne O’Sullivan challenges some common assumptions about how we detect and treat disease.
In “The Age of Diagnosis,” Suzanne O’Sullivan challenges some common assumptions about how we detect and treat disease.
Opinion: Forensic Science Faces an Identity Crisis
To avoid bias, should scientists direct evidence collection from a crime scene? Or should they stay removed from it?
To avoid bias, should scientists direct evidence collection from a crime scene? Or should they stay removed from it?
Cannabis Could Be Bad for Your Heart
A new study offers more evidence linking frequent marijuana use to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
A new study offers more evidence linking frequent marijuana use to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
A Burning Question: The Risks of Incinerating Forever Chemicals
PFAS aren’t federally regulated as an air pollutant. Where does that leave concerned citizens?
PFAS aren’t federally regulated as an air pollutant. Where does that leave concerned citizens?
How Science Might Help Keep Wild Places Wild
Recreation researchers are studying how to minimize human impact on public lands while maximizing accessibility.
Recreation researchers are studying how to minimize human impact on public lands while maximizing accessibility.
Interview: Why Autistic Women Have Been Overlooked for Decades
Long undiagnosed, autistic women and girls who cope by putting on their “best normal” are finally being recognized.
Long undiagnosed, autistic women and girls who cope by putting on their “best normal” are finally being recognized.
Opinion: The Ripple Effects of Shrinking U.S. Science
Severe cuts in research funding will cause a complex cascade of effects across the United States and the world.
Severe cuts in research funding will cause a complex cascade of effects across the United States and the world.
Policymakers Wrangle Over NIH Spending
What will the Trump administration’s proposed changes to federal science spending mean for biomedical research?
What will the Trump administration’s proposed changes to federal science spending mean for biomedical research?
Opinion: The Dangerous Illusion of Climate Resilience
The latest floods, wildfires, and other disasters reveal the flaws of adaptation as the main response to climate change.
The latest floods, wildfires, and other disasters reveal the flaws of adaptation as the main response to climate change.