A skin condition tied to delusions is posing a riddle for doctors: What to do when a diagnosis causes offense?
Opinion: How to Solve AI’s ‘Jagged Intelligence’ Problem
AI chatbots still make too many basic errors. It’s time to train AI models on a different source of knowledge.
AI chatbots still make too many basic errors. It’s time to train AI models on a different source of knowledge.
What the Dutch Can Teach Us About Paying for Health Care
With cuts to Obamacare looming, the U.S. could look to the Netherlands for a model of a sustainable multi-payer system.
With cuts to Obamacare looming, the U.S. could look to the Netherlands for a model of a sustainable multi-payer system.
As Brain Organoid Science Grows More Complex, So Do the Questions
Scientists are growing brain tissue to learn more about the organ. What will the public make of the work?
Scientists are growing brain tissue to learn more about the organ. What will the public make of the work?
Will AI Help or Hinder Scientific Publishing?
Artificial intelligence could reshape both the creation and evaluation of research. But experts warn of risks.
Artificial intelligence could reshape both the creation and evaluation of research. But experts warn of risks.
Book Review: The Societal Impact of Genetic Research
In “What We Inherit,” Sam Trejo and Daphne O. Martschenko examine the link between genetic myths and social genomics.
In “What We Inherit,” Sam Trejo and Daphne O. Martschenko examine the link between genetic myths and social genomics.
Book Review: How Sickness Has Transformed Civilization
“The Great Shadow,” by Susan Wise Bauer, is a sweeping survey of humanity’s relationship to illness over the centuries.
“The Great Shadow,” by Susan Wise Bauer, is a sweeping survey of humanity’s relationship to illness over the centuries.
As More Schools Turn to AI Weapons Detection, Questions Persist
Does the technology prevent shootings? The evidence is thin. Critics suggest security companies are preying on fear.
Does the technology prevent shootings? The evidence is thin. Critics suggest security companies are preying on fear.
Opinion: When Health and Wellness Products Aren’t ‘Worth a Try’
Consumers must beware of products that seem harmless and offer an unproven benefit. Not everything is ‘worth a try.’
Consumers must beware of products that seem harmless and offer an unproven benefit. Not everything is ‘worth a try.’
The Clean Energy Transition at the Salton Sea
California holds vast stores of lithium. But mining projects stir debate over environmental costs and economic benefits.
California holds vast stores of lithium. But mining projects stir debate over environmental costs and economic benefits.
An Effort to Ease Water Pollution With Oysters Fizzled. Why?
A Maryland program that lets oyster farmers capitalize off the environmental benefits of the bivalves had few takers.
A Maryland program that lets oyster farmers capitalize off the environmental benefits of the bivalves had few takers.
Opinion: Scientists Could Help Reveal Fraud — And Get Paid for It
Whistleblower statutes should be changed to incentivize university research groups to investigate potential fraud.
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.