Curious Kids[1] is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. [2]. What would happen to the ocean if we took out all the fish? – Reny, age 12 The ocean is
Jan. 6 was an example of networked incitement − a media and disinformation expert explains the danger of political violence orchestrated over social media
The shocking events of Jan. 6, 2021, signaled a major break from the nonviolent rallies that categorized most major protests over the past few decades.
What set Jan. 6 apart was the president of the United States using his cellphone to direct an attack on
Focus on right now, not the distant future, to stay motivated and on track to your long-term health goals
It’s a familiar start-of-the-year scene. You’ve committed to a healthier lifestyle and are determined that this time is going to be different. Your refrigerator is stocked with fruits and veggies, you’ve tossed out processed foods, and your workout
Drugs of the future will be easier and faster to make, thanks to mRNA − after researchers work out a few remaining kinks
Vaccines have been reliably and affordably protecting people from diseases worldwide for centuries[1]. Until the COVID-19 pandemic, however, vaccine development was still a long and idiosyncratic process. Traditionally, researchers had to tailor manufacturing
Radiation therapy takes advantage of cancer's poor DNA repair abilities – an oncologist and physicist explain how
Nearly half of all cancer patients[1] undergo radiation therapy as part of their care. Ionizing radiation, or the emission of high-energy waves or particles, works as a therapy by damaging a cancer cell’s DNA. It’s an effective tool for killing cancer
3 AI researchers look to the challenges ahead in 2024
2023 was an inflection point in the evolution of artificial intelligence and its role in society. The year saw the emergence of generative AI[1], which moved the technology from the shadows to center stage in the public imagination. It also saw boardroom
The curious joy of being wrong – intellectual humility means being open to new information and willing to change your mind
Mark Twain apocryphally said, “I’m in favor of progress; it’s change I don’t like.” This quote pithily underscores the human tendency to desire growth while also harboring strong resistance to the hard work that comes with it. I can certainly