Stories by Helen Pearson

Helen Pearson works for Nature magazine.

Anti-vax protesters stood on a street corner, holding yellow placards with anti vaccine slogans.

Society & PolicyApril 26, 2026

‘Staggering’ number of people believe unproven claims about vaccines, raw milk, and more

Survey results suggest a rise in questioning of scientific evidence

Helen Pearson, Nature magazine

Neurodiversity illustration. People with different mindsets or psychological features.

BehaviorDecember 6, 2025

Why Are ADHD Rates On the Rise?

More than 1 in 10 children in the U.S. have ADHD, fueling debate over the condition and how to treat it

Helen Pearson, Nature magazine

Synapse in 3D brain organoid on microfluidic chip

AutismSeptember 26, 2025

NIH Funds New Autism Studies on Genes and Environment as Trump Focuses on Tylenol

The National Institutes of Health is investing $50 million into research on genetic and environmental factors underlying autism—news that was eclipsed by President Donald Trump’s recent controversial claims about acetaminophen

Helen Pearson, Nature magazine

The SciencesOctober 27, 2015

Where Does Your Time Go?

With the largest collection of time-use diaries in the world, an Oxford center is trying to find out why modern life seems so hectic

Helen Pearson, Nature magazine