Some scientists see it as a question worth exploring. But others say it’s dubious — and fodder for right-wing prejudice.
Book Review: Harnessing the Power of Dreams and Nightmares
In “Nightmare Obscura,” dream scientist Michelle Carr argues that our dreamscapes are essential pillars of who we are.
In “Nightmare Obscura,” dream scientist Michelle Carr argues that our dreamscapes are essential pillars of who we are.
Opinion: Science Needs to Embrace the Idea of Style
How do individual scientists approach their work? These stylistic differences can influence the process of discovery.
How do individual scientists approach their work? These stylistic differences can influence the process of discovery.
Is Male Infertility Contributing to Falling Birth Rates?
Although the science is unsettled, the White House has embraced core tenets of the ‘sperm count decline hypothesis.’
Although the science is unsettled, the White House has embraced core tenets of the ‘sperm count decline hypothesis.’
In Myanmar, Illicit Rare Earth Mining Is Taking a Heavy Toll
As China cut domestic extraction, uncontrolled mining in areas of Myanmar ruled by powerful ethnic armies has boomed.
As China cut domestic extraction, uncontrolled mining in areas of Myanmar ruled by powerful ethnic armies has boomed.
Opinion: Primary Care Doctors Must Learn How to Treat Addiction
Many primary care physicians aren’t providing standard-of-care treatment to patients with opioid use disorders.
Many primary care physicians aren’t providing standard-of-care treatment to patients with opioid use disorders.
Book Review: The Strangers Within Us
“Hidden Guests” explores how the emerging field of microchimerism is upending medicine, genetics, and our sense of self.
“Hidden Guests” explores how the emerging field of microchimerism is upending medicine, genetics, and our sense of self.
Pharma Pushes Back on State PFAS Regulations
Drugmakers claim that broad state PFAS laws are overly burdensome. But environmental health experts aren’t convinced.
Drugmakers claim that broad state PFAS laws are overly burdensome. But environmental health experts aren’t convinced.
Book Review: The Urgent Quest to Prevent the Next Pandemic
In “Planning Miracles,” Jon Cohen chronicles the efforts of scientists and others to eradicate the threat of pandemics.
In “Planning Miracles,” Jon Cohen chronicles the efforts of scientists and others to eradicate the threat of pandemics.
Opinion: The Triple Tax on U.S. Scientific Research
The hidden economics behind federal research funding causes Americans to pay three times for the same body of research.
The hidden economics behind federal research funding causes Americans to pay three times for the same body of research.
Boomtown: How Futuristic Weapons Could Power Albuquerque
As traditional scientific funds shrink, this southwest town leans into research that could someday fuel the battlefield.
As traditional scientific funds shrink, this southwest town leans into research that could someday fuel the battlefield.
Book Review: Giving the Gemini Space Program Its Full Due
Jeffrey Kluger’s “Gemini” argues that the program was more milestone than stepping stone in the 1960s space race.
Jeffrey Kluger’s “Gemini” argues that the program was more milestone than stepping stone in the 1960s space race.
The Cultural and Political Moment for Toxins Research
A longstanding push for urgent action on environmental toxins is landing in an unprecedented time in American politics.
A longstanding push for urgent action on environmental toxins is landing in an unprecedented time in American politics.
Opinion: The Increasingly Complex Science of Political Identity
Understanding why people vote the way they do has emerged as a cutting-edge scientific question requiring new tools.
Understanding why people vote the way they do has emerged as a cutting-edge scientific question requiring new tools.
Researchers Weigh the Use of AI for Mental Health
Chatbots weren’t designed for mental health, but they’re increasingly used for therapy. What are the risks and benefits?
Chatbots weren’t designed for mental health, but they’re increasingly used for therapy. What are the risks and benefits?
Inside the Marketplace for Vaccine Medical Exemptions
The organization Frontline Health Advocates provides medical exemption notes — for a fee. What exactly are they selling?
The organization Frontline Health Advocates provides medical exemption notes — for a fee. What exactly are they selling?