Whistleblower statutes should be changed to incentivize university research groups to investigate potential fraud.
The Science of Surrogacy, Thrust Into a Global Spotlight
A UN report called for a ban on surrogacy. But what does the research actually say about the practice?
A UN report called for a ban on surrogacy. But what does the research actually say about the practice?
The Unlikely New Director of U.S. Environmental Health Research
Kyle Walsh’s appointment to head the NIEHS, a $914-million public agency, is unprecedented. What is on his agenda?
Kyle Walsh’s appointment to head the NIEHS, a $914-million public agency, is unprecedented. What is on his agenda?
How a Croatian Lab Spawned a Buzzy Peptide Now Popular With MAHA
The gray market is awash with BPC-157, a drug hyped as a cure-all, but unapproved by the FDA. Will RFK Jr. change that?
The gray market is awash with BPC-157, a drug hyped as a cure-all, but unapproved by the FDA. Will RFK Jr. change that?
Interview: How Does Violent Pornography Affect Young People?
Online pornography is proliferating but is difficult to research, according to psychologist Melissa de Roos.
Online pornography is proliferating but is difficult to research, according to psychologist Melissa de Roos.
At NIH, a Power Struggle Over Institute Directorships Deepens
The biomedical research giant is largely run by 27 institute and center directors. Will those roles become politicized?
The biomedical research giant is largely run by 27 institute and center directors. Will those roles become politicized?
Opinion: How MAHA Exploits the Flaws of Modern Science
The weaknesses in science’s processes have been weaponized against it. It’s time to confront those flaws and fix them.
The weaknesses in science’s processes have been weaponized against it. It’s time to confront those flaws and fix them.
What the Rise of AI Scientists May Mean for Human Research
Tech companies have touted scientific findings from AI systems. But can they truly produce bona fide advancements?
Tech companies have touted scientific findings from AI systems. But can they truly produce bona fide advancements?
Book Review: With Friction, Resistance Is Utile
In “Friction,” tribologist Jennifer Vail shows how the fundamental force that resists motion keeps driving us forward.
In “Friction,” tribologist Jennifer Vail shows how the fundamental force that resists motion keeps driving us forward.
Opinion: Who Gets to Decide How Much Is ‘Enough’ to Live a Good Life?
The concept of setting sustainable limits on consumption faces a political challenge as it begins to influence policy.
The concept of setting sustainable limits on consumption faces a political challenge as it begins to influence policy.
Opinion: The Ever-Shrinking Eldercare Workforce
Without help, the supply of dementia care workers in the U.S. won’t be able to keep up with an aging population.
Without help, the supply of dementia care workers in the U.S. won’t be able to keep up with an aging population.
Book Review: A Portrait of the Arctic World in Flux
Neil Shea’s “Frostlines” captures the terror and beauty of a region often dismissed as “big, cold, white, and far away.”
Neil Shea’s “Frostlines” captures the terror and beauty of a region often dismissed as “big, cold, white, and far away.”
Book Review: Confronting the Bane of Plastic Pollution
“The Problem With Plastic” is both a call to arms and a thorough look at the far-reaching effects of plastic production.
“The Problem With Plastic” is both a call to arms and a thorough look at the far-reaching effects of plastic production.
Why It Still Makes Sense to Limit Saturated Fats
The new U.S. dietary guidelines prioritize certain sources of saturated fats. The change concerns experts in nutrition.
The new U.S. dietary guidelines prioritize certain sources of saturated fats. The change concerns experts in nutrition.
Opinion: Abstinence From AI Is Not the Answer
Refusing to use AI won’t protect society. Responsible resistance must include gaining knowledge about it.
Refusing to use AI won’t protect society. Responsible resistance must include gaining knowledge about it.
Is It Time for a New Era in Invasive Species Control?
Regulations make it hard to introduce organisms that quash invasive species. Some experts see missed opportunities.
Regulations make it hard to introduce organisms that quash invasive species. Some experts see missed opportunities.