HealthJanuary 9, 2026
Inside the Weight-Loss Drug Revolution: Promises, Pitfalls and a Pharma Arms Race
Behind the hype of GLP-1 medications lies complex science, serious side effects and a pharmaceutical arms race.
Stories by Sushmita Pathak
Sushmita Pathak is a multimedia editor at Scientific American and a producer of Science Quickly. She previously worked at NPR and was a regular contributor to The World from PRX and The Christian Science Monitor. Her science reporting has appeared in WIRED, Science Magazine, Undark, EOS, and more.
BehaviorJanuary 5, 2026
Want to Make Your Resolution Stick This Year? Behavioral Science Has the Answers
Behavioral economist Katy Milkman explains why most New Year’s resolutions fail and shares how science-backed strategies can build habits that last.
Climate ChangeDecember 24, 2025
Fighting Drought and Heat: The Science of Growing Climate-Resilient Christmas Trees
As Christmas trees face mounting challenges from climate change, researchers explore solutions to help ensure that a beloved holiday tradition endures in a warming world.