Healthcare.gov, the government health insurance marketplace website, launched in October 2013 only to buckle under the weight[1] of just 2,000 simultaneous users. As millions of Americans stared at error messages and frozen screens, a political crisis unfolded,
The Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, has secured unprecedented access[1] to at least seven sensitive federal databases, including those of the Internal Revenue Service and Social Security Administration. This access has sparked fears about
Pretty much everyone will sometimes struggle with anger at work. People fear the wrath of abusive supervisors, suppress anger to maintain a façade of professionalism, or vent anger toward co-workers who are, fairly or not, targets. Reactions to anger in the
What if extreme heat not only leaves you feeling exhausted but actually makes you age faster?
Scientists already know that extreme heat increases the risk[1] of heat stroke, cardiovascular disease, kidney dysfunction and even death. I see these effects often
Biomedical research in the U.S. is world-class in part[1] because of a long-standing partnership between universities and the federal government.
On Feb. 7, 2025, the U.S. National Institutes of Health issued a policy[2] that could weaken the position of the
Misinformation about scientific topics, including falsehoods such as vaccines cause autism and climate change being an entirely natural phenomenon, is an issue scientists have been discussing more and more[1]. Widespread misinformation can lead to confusion about
Teenagers are falling in love with chatbots. Young people are reporting epidemic levels[1] of loneliness[2], and some are turning to technology to fill the void. Recent tragedies provide a glimpse into the extent of this trend and the dangers it poses.
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