The parasitic disease kala-azar, or black fever, may lead to a secondary illness, which can spark new infections.
How Iron-Clad Is the Iron Law of Prohibition?
Critics of the war on drugs say that as law enforcement goes up, drugs get more potent. Some experts call that “bogus.”
Critics of the war on drugs say that as law enforcement goes up, drugs get more potent. Some experts call that “bogus.”
How Our Roads Have Become an Invasive Species [Book Review]
In “Crossings,” Ben Goldfarb explores the science of road ecology, or how roadways affect plants and animal life.
In “Crossings,” Ben Goldfarb explores the science of road ecology, or how roadways affect plants and animal life.
Opinion: Boost Innovation by Funding Younger Scientists
Early-career researchers are often more willing to take risks. Academia should find better ways to support them.
Early-career researchers are often more willing to take risks. Academia should find better ways to support them.
In Kosovo, Stargazing for a Brighter Future
How astronomy enthusiasts are helping spur the development of science infrastructure in Europe’s youngest country.
How astronomy enthusiasts are helping spur the development of science infrastructure in Europe’s youngest country.
Opinion: How U.S. Hospitals Undercut Public Health
The U.S. health care industry is one of the world’s worst polluters, causing many of the deaths it seeks to prevent.
The U.S. health care industry is one of the world’s worst polluters, causing many of the deaths it seeks to prevent.
The Race to Protect Endangered Condors Against Deadly Bird Flu
Avian flu vaccines hadn’t been used on birds in the U.S. until condors started succumbing to the virus last year.
Avian flu vaccines hadn’t been used on birds in the U.S. until condors started succumbing to the virus last year.
A Toxic Legacy: What America Left Behind in Afghanistan
Afghans say the U.S. military polluted their land, poisoned their water, and sickened their children.
Afghans say the U.S. military polluted their land, poisoned their water, and sickened their children.
What Industry Knew About the Perils of PFAS
A document analysis shows that manufacturers knew for decades about the chemicals’ toxicity but kept promoting them.
A document analysis shows that manufacturers knew for decades about the chemicals’ toxicity but kept promoting them.
The Study of Smell Loss Still Struggles for Support
The pandemic brought attention to an overlooked condition. But researchers are still fighting to show smell matters.
The pandemic brought attention to an overlooked condition. But researchers are still fighting to show smell matters.
Book Review: The Long, Strange History of MDMA
In “I Feel Love,” Rachel Nuwer shows how MDMA has grown from a party drug into a potentially valuable therapeutic tool.
In “I Feel Love,” Rachel Nuwer shows how MDMA has grown from a party drug into a potentially valuable therapeutic tool.
Opinion: Will ‘Poor Man’s Cocaine’ Fuel the Next U.S. Drug Crisis?
The cheap and highly addictive stimulant Captagon shows signs of following in the opioid fentanyl’s footsteps.
The cheap and highly addictive stimulant Captagon shows signs of following in the opioid fentanyl’s footsteps.
Inside the Small World of Simulating Other Worlds
A niche research community plays out what existence might be like on, or en route to, another planet.
A niche research community plays out what existence might be like on, or en route to, another planet.
How to Vaccinate Raccoons for Rabies? From the Sky.
In the U.S., raccoons are a main carrier of rabies, but a vaccine program is delivering millions of tasty doses a year.
In the U.S., raccoons are a main carrier of rabies, but a vaccine program is delivering millions of tasty doses a year.
Book Review: Two Critiques of America’s Ailing Health Care System
Two new books chronicle the shortcomings of the nation’s overwhelmed and often chaotic medical care system.
Two new books chronicle the shortcomings of the nation’s overwhelmed and often chaotic medical care system.
Farmworkers Face Increasing Heat Waves With Little Protection
Experts call attention to poor regulatory safeguards and the underreported impact of climate change on farmworkers.
Experts call attention to poor regulatory safeguards and the underreported impact of climate change on farmworkers.