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?
How Memories Might Be Used to Help Heal the Brain
In a new book, Steve Ramirez explores the potential of memory manipulation to ease depression and other afflictions.
In a new book, Steve Ramirez explores the potential of memory manipulation to ease depression and other afflictions.
Opinion: CBD’s Unseen Effects on the Teenage Brain
Cannabidiol is sold as safe, but animal studies show that it can interfere with adolescent brain development.
Cannabidiol is sold as safe, but animal studies show that it can interfere with adolescent brain development.
What Will the Trump-Era Crackdown on Drug Ads Accomplish?
The federal government announced a new approach to regulating pharmaceutical ads. Consumers may not see a difference.
The federal government announced a new approach to regulating pharmaceutical ads. Consumers may not see a difference.
Opinion: Misinformation About the End of Life Is Harming Organ Donation
Concerns about patient safety have turned into alarmism. To save lives, news outlets must set the record straight.
Concerns about patient safety have turned into alarmism. To save lives, news outlets must set the record straight.
Book Review: The Mystery of Transformation in Nature
Oren Harman’s “Metamorphosis” explores the minutiae of biological change and the mechanics of how life shifts forms.
Oren Harman’s “Metamorphosis” explores the minutiae of biological change and the mechanics of how life shifts forms.
Opinion: Putting a Pause on the Practice of Surrogacy
Surrogacy’s health risks raise ethical issues over whether the practice is exploitative and should be banned.
Surrogacy’s health risks raise ethical issues over whether the practice is exploitative and should be banned.
Book Review: The Mixed Blessing of Antibiotics
“Dangerous Miracle,” by Liam Shaw, is a sweeping account of the rise and precarious future of a live-saving medicine.
“Dangerous Miracle,” by Liam Shaw, is a sweeping account of the rise and precarious future of a live-saving medicine.
Opinion: Reflecting on the ‘Crime Gene’ Conference, 30 Years Later
The missteps made by a controversial 1995 conference on genetics and criminal behavior remain unaddressed today.
The missteps made by a controversial 1995 conference on genetics and criminal behavior remain unaddressed today.