Carbon dioxide is both a planetary threat and a driving force behind life on Earth, according to author Peter Brannen.
Opinion: Weakening the World’s Ability to Fight Malaria
The elimination of USAID and the CDC’s malaria division will hinder progress against the deadly mosquito-borne disease.
The elimination of USAID and the CDC’s malaria division will hinder progress against the deadly mosquito-borne disease.
Podcast: What Should We Risk to Settle Space?
This week on Entanglements, our hosts talk to two biologists about whether or not humans should live on Mars and beyond.
This week on Entanglements, our hosts talk to two biologists about whether or not humans should live on Mars and beyond.
A New Bill’s Bid to Bring Better Sunscreens
The SAFE Sunscreen Standards Act seeks to revamp the FDA’s review process. Could it usher in more effective sunscreens?
The SAFE Sunscreen Standards Act seeks to revamp the FDA’s review process. Could it usher in more effective sunscreens?
Interview: Can Ultra-Processed Foods Be Made Healthier?
A former NIH scientist and a journalist team up to bust common nutrition myths in their new book, “Food Intelligence.”
A former NIH scientist and a journalist team up to bust common nutrition myths in their new book, “Food Intelligence.”
Opinion: AI Chatbots Need Guardrails to Protect Users’ Mental Health
Chatbots are designed to keep people engaged. But without certain boundaries, AI-driven conversations could cause harm.
Chatbots are designed to keep people engaged. But without certain boundaries, AI-driven conversations could cause harm.
Are We Offloading Critical Thinking to Chatbots?
Research, much if it by companies with deep investment in AI, suggests that chatbot interactions alter how users think.
Research, much if it by companies with deep investment in AI, suggests that chatbot interactions alter how users think.
Mental Health Coaches Seek to Fill Gaps, but Oversight Lags
People in recovery from eating disorders and OCD increasingly seek support from coaches, but some experts are wary.
People in recovery from eating disorders and OCD increasingly seek support from coaches, but some experts are wary.
Opinion: It’s Time to Rethink the Academic Tenure Process
To fight the war on science, higher education needs to reimagine the most important career milestone for faculty.
To fight the war on science, higher education needs to reimagine the most important career milestone for faculty.
Is a ‘Nuclear Renaissance’ Possible in the United States?
President Trump’s push to revive nuclear energy relies on deregulation, but experts say that strategy is misplaced.
President Trump’s push to revive nuclear energy relies on deregulation, but experts say that strategy is misplaced.
Does This Cellphone Habit Raise Risk of Hemorrhoids?
Two-thirds of participants admitted to using their phones on the toilet.
Two-thirds of participants admitted to using their phones on the toilet.
Book Review: When the Red Planet Drove Earthlings to Distraction
David Baron’s “The Martians” plumbs the depths of America’s fascination with Mars at the turn of the 20th century.
David Baron’s “The Martians” plumbs the depths of America’s fascination with Mars at the turn of the 20th century.
Podcast: Should We Change Our Planet’s Climate…on Purpose?
This week on Entanglements, our hosts talk to an atmospheric chemist and a planetary physicist about geoengineering.
This week on Entanglements, our hosts talk to an atmospheric chemist and a planetary physicist about geoengineering.
How to Help People Stay on Their Weight-Loss Drugs
Only 8 percent of patients remain on GLP-1s after three years, according to a new review. A holistic approach may help.
Only 8 percent of patients remain on GLP-1s after three years, according to a new review. A holistic approach may help.
Book Review: This Is Your Brain on Nature
In “Nature and the Mind,” Marc Berman uses neuroscience to show how interacting with nature benefits mental health.
In “Nature and the Mind,” Marc Berman uses neuroscience to show how interacting with nature benefits mental health.
Opinion: How Tariffs Could Help Canada Wean Itself From Fossil Fuels
Tariffs imposed by the U.S. could give its trading partners space to reduce their economies’ dependence on oil and gas.
Tariffs imposed by the U.S. could give its trading partners space to reduce their economies’ dependence on oil and gas.