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It turns out there’s little good evidence that pets benefit our physical or mental health

Most pharmaceuticals are developed and approved for use only in adults. Some researchers are working to change that

Something is awry about the way we mark time. Can research and policy changes help us reset the clocks?

A materials scientist unravels the hype around research on high-temperature superconductor research like LK-99

Reluctance to talk about bathroom breaks can make fieldwork uncomfortable and even dangerous. Some scientists want that to change

Devices that connect brains to computers are increasingly sophisticated. Can the nascent neurorights movement keep pace?

Do wild varieties of overlooked grains, fruits and vegetables hold the key to developing more resilient agriculture?

More people are using doorbell cameras and sharing the footage with the police, but there are few data showing their effectiveness

The end of Roe reshaped abortion access across the U.S. What does it take to track those changes?

As their research is twisted to fuel racist claims, many geneticists are weighing the societal risks of their work

The DarkNPS algorithm has predicted the formulas of millions of potential drugs

Pandemic ceasefires offer an opportunity to expand vaccination efforts, experts say. But negotiation is tricky

Scientists caution that as the planet warms, more Americans could be exposed to varieties of the Leishmania parasite

The discovery of exotic arachnids reveals as much about the structure of science as it does about the creatures

A wrongful-death suit tied to cured-in-place piping is resolved, but critics say studies justify more oversight

Research on risk perception can help us understand the Trump supporters who stormed the Capitol

Mathematicians model pandemic scenarios by plugging thorny ethical and logistical issues into calculations

Some scientists are confident that the immune system’s aggressive response is only part of the story

Turning from bedbugs and carpet-eating moths to COVID-19, an industrial cleaner joins the coronavirus fight

Despite some success, the species remains threatened in the U.S. West. Biologists are trying to understand why

Advanced remote-sensing satellite technology is compiling a granular record of Earth’s hardest-to-reach regions

Some scientists question whether controlled burns and logging are really the best way to preserve California’s iconic redwoods

The loss of the federal pollution tracker, supporters say, will inhibit public access to data on environmental hazards

As the world scrambles to combat deforestation, experts warn our efforts could have far fewer benefits than we think