Animals
Thousands of New Creatures Discovered in Deep-Sea Mining Zone
A new study found more than 5,000 new species in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone, a mineral-rich area of seafloor that companies aim to mine for critical materials
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Mental Health
Social Media Can Harm Kids. Could New Regulations Help?
As more researchers document the potential harms of social media use, especially for youngsters, both Republicans and Democrats are pushing legislation to rein in platforms
Neuroscience
A Rare Form of Dementia Can Unleash Creativity
Frontotemporal dementia can release the creative potential of the brain’s visual areas
Geology
New York City Is Sinking under Its Own Weight
The weight of New York City’s 1.1 million buildings is making the city slowly sink
Artificial Intelligence
Why We Need to See Inside AI’s Black Box
A computer scientist explains what it means when the inner workings of AIs are hidden
Public Health
The Pandemic Caused a Baby Boom in Red States and a Bust in Blue States
The COVID pandemic caused a U.S.-wide decline in fertility rates, but red states actually saw increases
Neuroscience
Here’s What Causes Motion Sickness
Here's how to reconcile the mismatch in what your senses are telling your brain
Health Care
Abortion Bans Are Driving Off Doctors and Putting Basic Health Care at Risk
Many physicians say they are reluctant to practice in states with abortion bans, harming access to regular exams and screenings
Politics
Ron DeSantis’s Antiscience Agenda Is Dangerous
Presidential contender Ron DeSantis has used governmental power in Florida to restrict access to health and education, promoting an intolerant and harmful agenda
Biotech
Brain-Spine Interface Allows Paralyzed Man to Walk Using His Thoughts
A device provides a connection between the brain and spinal cord, allowing thought to control movement
