Medicine
This Liquid Metal Could Transform Soft Electronics
Bend it. Stretch it. Use it to conduct electricity. Researchers are exploring a range of applications that harness gallium's unusual properties
Inside the Effort to Expand Virtual Reality Treatments for Mental Health
Medical professionals are embracing the technology to help patients deal with PTSD, anxiety disorders and more
Why Psychedelic Drugs May Become a Key Treatment for PTSD and Depression
Ecstasy and the active ingredient in magic mushrooms have shown promise in clinical trials, but more testing is needed
Innovation for Good
A look at the researchers, inventors and community leaders who are bringing creativity and ingenuity to today's biggest challenges
Kane Tanaka, World's Oldest Person, Dies at 119
According to her family, the Japanese supercentenarian had been hospitalized and discharged repeatedly in recent weeks
Should Traditional Vaccines Be Used in the Global Fight Against Covid?
Researcher Maria Elena Bottazzi says such vaccines may be key to protecting individuals in middle- and low-income countries
The Historical Roots of Racial Disparities in American Health Care
A new documentary from the Smithsonian Channel, 'The Color of Care,' produced by Oprah Winfrey, shines a light on medicine’s biases
Scientists Have Finally Sequenced a 'Gapless' Human Genome
Scientists have deciphered the missing eight percent of our genetic blueprint, setting the stage for new discoveries in human evolution and disease
Good News
Uplifting stories to brighten your day
Microplastics Detected in Human Blood in New Study
Researchers found plastic in the blood of 17 of 22 of study participants, or about 77 percent
Brain Implants Allow Paralyzed Man to Communicate Using His Thoughts
This study marks the first time a completely paralyzed patient regained the ability to communicate at length, researchers say
Male Birth Control Pill Expected to Start Human Trials This Year
The new non-hormonal pill was 99 percent effective at preventing pregnancy in mice
The Trailblazing Black Woman Chemist Who Discovered a Treatment for Leprosy
After Alice Ball's death in 1916 at age 24, a white man took credit for her research
Pfizer Seeks Authorization of a Second Covid-19 Booster for Older Americans
The request comes after mounting evidence that protection from three shots has faded with time, especially against the Omicron variant
Researchers Create a Fabric That Can 'Hear' Your Heartbeat
This fabric acts as both a speaker and microphone, detecting even faint noises and converting them into electrical signals
Lasting Depression and Anxiety Can Follow Severe Covid-19 Cases
Some patients with serious reactions to the virus reported mental health symptoms almost a year and a half after infection
Six Important Things to Know About Covid Vaccination in Children
Experts share the latest research and advice about protecting kids
Sleeping With Even a Dim Light Can Raise Blood Sugar and Heart Rate
In a study of 20 participants, those that slept with a light had worse blood sugar control the next morning compared to those who snoozed in total darkness
Therapy Dogs Help Reduce Pain in Emergency Room Patients
A new study shows canine companions can reduce anxiety, depression and discomfort in ER patients—and increase their overall well-being
Patient Who Received a Genetically Modified Pig Heart Dies After Two Months
The procedure marks the first time that a genetically-modified, non-human cardiac organ functioned without immediate rejection by the human body
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