The influence of false and inflammatory online content is overblown, says researcher David Rothschild.
Opinion: How Kamala Harris’ Economic Plan Would Protect Children From Harm
Research suggests that direct, unrestricted financial support may reduce child abuse and help keep families together.
Research suggests that direct, unrestricted financial support may reduce child abuse and help keep families together.
How the Election Could Affect Toxic Chemical Regulation
Federal regulations have been imposed on PFAS. How will a Trump or Harris presidency handle these “forever chemicals”?
Federal regulations have been imposed on PFAS. How will a Trump or Harris presidency handle these “forever chemicals”?
Book Review: All History Is Environmental History
In “The Burning Earth,” historian Sunil Amrith chronicles civilization’s fraught relationship with the natural world.
In “The Burning Earth,” historian Sunil Amrith chronicles civilization’s fraught relationship with the natural world.
Opinion: The Irony of Powering AI on Atomic Energy
Should the U.S. revive nuclear power to satisfy the growing electricity demands of artificial intelligence?
Should the U.S. revive nuclear power to satisfy the growing electricity demands of artificial intelligence?
War’s Public Health Impacts Are Vast. Tallying Them Is Difficult.
New research is shedding light on how war inflicts mortality, displaces families, and erodes mental health.
New research is shedding light on how war inflicts mortality, displaces families, and erodes mental health.
Is Depression Contagious? The Science Is Uncertain
Research suggests mental health disorders can spread socially. It’s hard to prove, but “exposures” may drive awareness.
Research suggests mental health disorders can spread socially. It’s hard to prove, but “exposures” may drive awareness.
Book Review: How Much Can Animals Really Communicate?
In “Why Animals Talk,” zoologist Arik Kershenbaum argues that knowing what animals are saying is less crucial than why.
In “Why Animals Talk,” zoologist Arik Kershenbaum argues that knowing what animals are saying is less crucial than why.
Opinion: Adaptations to an Older World Hinder Us From Saving This One
Awareness of the cognitive biases we all hold will help in the search for solutions to global environmental problems.
Awareness of the cognitive biases we all hold will help in the search for solutions to global environmental problems.
Can New Mexico’s Ancient Water System Survive Climate Change?
Traditional irrigation canals, or acequias, could help balance the water supply during droughts — if they are protected.
Traditional irrigation canals, or acequias, could help balance the water supply during droughts — if they are protected.
Court Tells EPA to Consider Fluoride Risk, to Dentists’ Dismay
The decision could reshape a landmark public health program, but critics say the move is based on flimsy science.
The decision could reshape a landmark public health program, but critics say the move is based on flimsy science.
Book Review: The Mysterious Impact of Music on the Brain and Body
Daniel J. Levitin’s “I Heard There Was a Secret Chord” explores the many ways music can help heal our bodies and minds.
Daniel J. Levitin’s “I Heard There Was a Secret Chord” explores the many ways music can help heal our bodies and minds.
Opinion: In the Authoritarians’ New War on Ideas, Biology Might Be Next
The debate over the teaching of history in schools portends a future war on ideas that includes the natural sciences.
The debate over the teaching of history in schools portends a future war on ideas that includes the natural sciences.
In Genetic Data, Gaps That Affect Indigenous Communities
Precision medicine relies on genetic data that’s lacking in Latin America — especially for Indigenous groups.
Precision medicine relies on genetic data that’s lacking in Latin America — especially for Indigenous groups.
Should the Pharmaceutical Industry Police Itself?
In the U.K., a pharma-run watchdog has been issuing fines and levying suspensions. Could this help build public trust?
In the U.K., a pharma-run watchdog has been issuing fines and levying suspensions. Could this help build public trust?
Interview: How Michigan Targeted Avian Influenza in Dairy Cattle
The state’s aggressive approach includes declaring an animal health emergency and paying farmers who help researchers.
The state’s aggressive approach includes declaring an animal health emergency and paying farmers who help researchers.