HealthFebruary 17, 2026
Your daily steps may depend on your zip code more than your willpower
Researchers found that walkable city design—not personal motivation—was the key factor behind people taking 1,100 more steps per day
Stories by Eve Lu
Eve Lu is a data journalist covering gender inequality, public health, the environment and technology. She was a graphics intern at Scientific American. She holds a master’s degree in data journalism from Stanford University and previously worked at the Tampa Bay Times.
Artificial IntelligenceFebruary 6, 2026
Can AI stop wildfires before they start?
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Four Million U.S. Children Had No Health Insurance in 2024. Some Will Die of Cancer
A recent analysis showed the rate of uninsured children in the U.S. grew from 2022 to 2024. Experts say this could lead to more pediatric cancer deaths
TechnologyDecember 12, 2025
How Dark-Fleet Ships Use A Digital Trick to Disappear—And How to Find Them
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HealthOctober 8, 2025
AI Reads Your Tongue Color to Reveal Hidden Diseases
Inspired by principles from traditional Chinese medicine, researchers used AI to analyze tongue color as a diagnostic tool—with more than 96 percent accuracy