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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Over the past decade, furtive commercial entities around the world have industrialized the production, sale and dissemination of bogus scholarly research. These paper mills are profiting by undermining the literature that everyone from doctors to engineers rely
Private citizens and companies may one day begin to permanently settle outer space and celestial bodies[1]. But if we don’t enact governing laws in the meantime, space settlers may face legal chaos.
Many wars on Earth start over territorial disputes[2].
What do you think there are more of: professional computer programmers or computer users who do a little programming?
It’s the second group. There are millions of so-called end-user programmers. They’re not going into a career as a professional programmer
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