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.
Opinion: The Mental Health Impacts of Scientific Fieldwork
Difficult conditions at remote field sites can put researchers under physical, mental, and emotional strain.
Difficult conditions at remote field sites can put researchers under physical, mental, and emotional strain.
In the Northeast, a Question of Fighting Fire With Fire
Proposed cuts for prescribed burning could rekindle a debate over fire’s historical role in managing some forests.
Proposed cuts for prescribed burning could rekindle a debate over fire’s historical role in managing some forests.
What the Science Says About Food Additives
RFK Jr. has said the U.S. should rid its food supply of synthetic ingredients. How would that affect public health?
RFK Jr. has said the U.S. should rid its food supply of synthetic ingredients. How would that affect public health?
Come-Gimme! Why Do We Shrug When Apes Cross the Language Barrier?
Despite startling breakthroughs, the first words and signs of great apes are rarely publicly celebrated by scientists.
Despite startling breakthroughs, the first words and signs of great apes are rarely publicly celebrated by scientists.
Cutting Edge: The Cautious Optimism for Psychiatric Brain Surgery
For some patients, removing brain tissue can help treat OCD and other disorders. But ethical concerns remain.
For some patients, removing brain tissue can help treat OCD and other disorders. But ethical concerns remain.
Book Review: How Plagues Are Intertwined With Social Justice
“A History of the World in Six Plagues” explores the racial and class inequalities linking infectious disease epidemics.
“A History of the World in Six Plagues” explores the racial and class inequalities linking infectious disease epidemics.
For Health Apps, Questions Over Privacy and Efficacy
Apps that track health data or help provide care may have benefits, but experts say a lack of regulation is concerning.
Apps that track health data or help provide care may have benefits, but experts say a lack of regulation is concerning.
To Curb Online Sexual Abuse of Children, Experts Look to AI
Researchers in Norway and the U.S. are training artificial intelligence to address cybergrooming. Will it work?
Researchers in Norway and the U.S. are training artificial intelligence to address cybergrooming. Will it work?
Opinion: Now Is the Time for a COVID-19 Synthesis
Collective trauma has made talk about the pandemic overwhelming. Five years on, it’s time to apply the lessons learned.
Collective trauma has made talk about the pandemic overwhelming. Five years on, it’s time to apply the lessons learned.
Book Review: The Dazzling Complexity of the Frozen World
In “Ends of the Earth,” Neil Shubin travels north and south to explore the frontiers of polar science and history.
In “Ends of the Earth,” Neil Shubin travels north and south to explore the frontiers of polar science and history.
Opinion: Your Genome Is a Specimen. Let’s Treat It Like One
The impending bankruptcy of 23andMe raises concerns about how federal law allows the buying and selling of genetic data.
The impending bankruptcy of 23andMe raises concerns about how federal law allows the buying and selling of genetic data.
The Melatonin-Ification of Childhood Bedtimes
More children are taking the hormone in the form of nightly gummies or drops. The long-term effects are unclear.
More children are taking the hormone in the form of nightly gummies or drops. The long-term effects are unclear.
Opinion: Communities Must Take the Lead in Preventing Opioid Overdoses
A recent study shows that diverse local coalitions can successfully reduce overdose deaths in their communities.
A recent study shows that diverse local coalitions can successfully reduce overdose deaths in their communities.
Amid NOAA Cuts, Scientists Warn of Weather and Climate Risks
Staffing and funding cuts at the federal agency could affect everything from climate science to emergency preparedness.
Staffing and funding cuts at the federal agency could affect everything from climate science to emergency preparedness.