Light pollution is threatening the future of astronomy. Can a new nationwide lighting standard make a difference?
Book Review: A New Chapter in the Quest for a Longer Life
In “Why We Die,” biologist and Nobel laureate Venki Ramakrishnan explores the science of aging and life extension.
In “Why We Die,” biologist and Nobel laureate Venki Ramakrishnan explores the science of aging and life extension.
Opinion: AI Won’t Fix Animal Agriculture
Precision livestock farming tools won’t move the world toward less cruel and more climate-friendly plant-based diets.
Precision livestock farming tools won’t move the world toward less cruel and more climate-friendly plant-based diets.
Brushing With Bacteria: The Debate Over a GMO Tooth Microbe
One startup has said a genetically modified microbe could prevent cavities. Experts, though, have safety concerns.
One startup has said a genetically modified microbe could prevent cavities. Experts, though, have safety concerns.
Low-Frequency Noise Is Pervasive. Does That Matter?
Sounds that are lower pitched are less studied than other types. Some say it’s a health hazard. Others have doubts.
Sounds that are lower pitched are less studied than other types. Some say it’s a health hazard. Others have doubts.
When Dementia Strikes a Beloved Writer
Gabriel García Márquez’s posthumously published “Until August” provides a glimpse into the decline of a creative mind.
Gabriel García Márquez’s posthumously published “Until August” provides a glimpse into the decline of a creative mind.
Opinion: Can a ‘Net-Zero’ World Lead to True Sustainability?
The Cold War shows that environmental sustainability, like peace, cannot be achieved solely by focusing on technology.
The Cold War shows that environmental sustainability, like peace, cannot be achieved solely by focusing on technology.
The Quest to Find and Identify Missing Persons
Researchers are testing eDNA as a tool to locate lost soldiers’ remains. Can the approach one day help solve crimes?
Researchers are testing eDNA as a tool to locate lost soldiers’ remains. Can the approach one day help solve crimes?
The Genetic Net: Tracking Insects — And Biodiversity — With eDNA
Keeping tabs on the decline of the Earth’s most abundant and diverse group of animals is difficult. Can eDNA help?
Keeping tabs on the decline of the Earth’s most abundant and diverse group of animals is difficult. Can eDNA help?
Interview: Puncturing Misconceptions About Vaccine Hesitancy
According to pediatrician David M. Higgins, parental vaccine hesitancy is not nearly as widespread as many believe.
According to pediatrician David M. Higgins, parental vaccine hesitancy is not nearly as widespread as many believe.
Opinion: Do ‘Griefbots’ Help Mourners Deal with Loss?
Bereaved people should temper their expectations when chatting with AI-driven simulations of their lost loved ones.
Bereaved people should temper their expectations when chatting with AI-driven simulations of their lost loved ones.
When Infection Sparks Obsession: PANDAS and PANS
A controversial diagnosis is increasingly accepted among doctors. Finding care remains out of reach for many families.
A controversial diagnosis is increasingly accepted among doctors. Finding care remains out of reach for many families.
The Contested World of Classifying Life on Earth
No single, unified list exists of all species cataloged by humans. Some scientists want that to change.
No single, unified list exists of all species cataloged by humans. Some scientists want that to change.
Book Review: Confronting the Slow Calamity of Climate Migration
In “On the Move,” Abrahm Lustgarten details how global warming could displace millions of Americans.
In “On the Move,” Abrahm Lustgarten details how global warming could displace millions of Americans.
Opinion: Failure to Define Long COVID Will Impede Research Progress
Surveys that assess symptoms for long Covid have been inadequate for developing a case definition for the illness.
Surveys that assess symptoms for long Covid have been inadequate for developing a case definition for the illness.
On the Horizon: A Booming eDNA Marketplace
Companies are increasingly using environmental DNA for ecological assessments and more. But there are caveats.
Companies are increasingly using environmental DNA for ecological assessments and more. But there are caveats.