The Department of Health and Human Services’ resilience policy undermines efforts to prevent climate disaster.
Radioactive Real Estate: Finding a Forever Home for Nuclear Waste
Castoffs from U.S. nuclear weapons get buried at one site in New Mexico. But what happens when that facility fills up?
Castoffs from U.S. nuclear weapons get buried at one site in New Mexico. But what happens when that facility fills up?
Opinion: The Misplaced Incentives in Academic Publishing
Scientists who spend time peer-reviewing manuscripts don’t get rewarded for their efforts. It’s time to change that.
Scientists who spend time peer-reviewing manuscripts don’t get rewarded for their efforts. It’s time to change that.
Gaining Ground on the East Coast’s Intracoastal Waterway
Scientists hope a sediment-laying strategy can help preserve the marine highway while restoring marshlands.
Scientists hope a sediment-laying strategy can help preserve the marine highway while restoring marshlands.
Young Palestinians Face a Steep Toll on Mental Health
After decades of trauma, Palestinians have high rates of depression, PTSD, and more. Youth are particularly at risk.
After decades of trauma, Palestinians have high rates of depression, PTSD, and more. Youth are particularly at risk.
Opinion: Imposter Participants Are Compromising Qualitative Research
When recruiting study volunteers online, how can researchers deal with participants who fake their identities?
When recruiting study volunteers online, how can researchers deal with participants who fake their identities?
Survey Trolls, Opt-In Polls, and the New Era of Survey Science
As polling methods evolve, it can be hard to distinguish solid findings from those that dissolve under scrutiny.
As polling methods evolve, it can be hard to distinguish solid findings from those that dissolve under scrutiny.
The Fuzzy Science on Whether Fido Is Actually Good for You
Research suggesting that pet ownership improves health is largely funded by the pet care industry. Does that matter?
Research suggesting that pet ownership improves health is largely funded by the pet care industry. Does that matter?
Opinion: Ignoring Noise Pollution Harms Public Health
For more than half a century, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has failed to adequately regulate noise.
For more than half a century, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has failed to adequately regulate noise.
When Police Shootings Don’t Kill: The Data That Gets Left Behind
In recent years, more researchers have dug into the extent of fatal police shootings. But what about the survivors?
In recent years, more researchers have dug into the extent of fatal police shootings. But what about the survivors?
Book Review: The Quixotic Struggle to Tame the Mighty Mississippi
Boyce Upholt’s “The Great River” is an epic account of a vital economic artery and our many efforts to control it.
Boyce Upholt’s “The Great River” is an epic account of a vital economic artery and our many efforts to control it.
Interview: The Lasting Impact of Environmental Factors on Health
Our environments play a crucial role in chronic conditions like heart disease, says physician Rosalind J. Wright.
Our environments play a crucial role in chronic conditions like heart disease, says physician Rosalind J. Wright.
On the Hunt: The Effort to Track the Illegal Cheetah Trade
Scientists are testing new tools to spot the origin of cheetahs poached from the wild and smuggled for the pet trade.
Scientists are testing new tools to spot the origin of cheetahs poached from the wild and smuggled for the pet trade.
A Biologist, a Blog, and a Mosquito Control Dispute
The mosquito control market is full of dubious claims. A scientist’s critique of one product demonstrates the stakes.
The mosquito control market is full of dubious claims. A scientist’s critique of one product demonstrates the stakes.
Opinion: Genetic Studies Can Perpetuate Stereotypes of Bisexual People
Research on genetic causes for complex human behaviors can be misinterpreted, causing harm to marginalized groups.
Research on genetic causes for complex human behaviors can be misinterpreted, causing harm to marginalized groups.
In Montana, a Tribally Led Effort to Restore the Whitebark Pine
Not just a keystone species for the ecosystem, the tree is also a cultural keystone. Can it come back from the brink?
Not just a keystone species for the ecosystem, the tree is also a cultural keystone. Can it come back from the brink?