The Past, Present and Future of Using Ketamine to Treat Depression
The drug’s initial successes have upended what many neuroscientists know about the brain and mental illness
Your Crushing Anxiety About the Climate Crisis Is Normal
A Stanford researcher shares what she’s learned about the ways climate change affects mental health and offers practical advice
Have Scientists Designed the Perfect Chocolate?
Part of a burgeoning field of ‘edible metamaterials,’ Dutch physicists found that 3-D printed spiral-shaped candies give the ideal eating experience
Why It’s So Hard to Make Risk Decisions in the Pandemic
Our brains weren’t built to do public health calculus like this, but following a few pieces of advice from the experts will help as you weigh your options
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 Humans Sleep Less Than Their Primate Relatives
Ancient humans may have evolved to slumber efficiently—and in a crowd
This Teenager Found a Way to Control Mosquitoes Using Essential Oils and Baker’s Yeast
Aseel Rawashdeh’s inexpensive larvicide kills disease-spreading species and spares beneficial ones
This High Schooler Invented a Low-Cost, Mind-Controlled Prosthetic Arm
Seventeen-year-old Benjamin Choi put his spare time during the pandemic to good use designing an accessible device that doesn’t require brain surgery
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
Why Amazing Discoveries About Bear Hibernation May Help Improve Human Health
The creatures’ annual protracted snoozes have much to tell us about the biology of mammals, ourselves included
Six Important Things to Know About Covid Vaccination in Children
Experts share the latest research and advice about protecting kids
The Homemade Air Purifier That’s Been Saving Lives During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Made from everyday items found in hardware stores, the Corsi-Rosenthal box is a testament to the power of grassroots innovation
How Bones Communicate With the Rest of the Body
A new vision of the skeleton as a dynamic organ that sends and receives messages suggests potential therapies for osteoporosis and other problems
The Unsung Heroes Who Ended a Deadly Plague
How a team of fearless American women overcame medical skepticism to stop whooping cough, a vicious infectious disease, and save countless lives
Seven Things to Know About Covid-19 and Pregnancy
From the effect of vaccines on a baby’s immunity to whether Covid-19 can cause stillbirths, experts weigh in with helpful information and advice
New Tools May Help Diagnose Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
If conditions stemming from exposure to alcohol in-utero can be better identified, then scientists can more effectively research treatments
Seven Fitness Inventions That Were Dropped Like New Year’s Resolutions
From roller armor to a weight helmet, these patented pieces of exercise equipment came and went
What You Need to Know About Covid Masks in the Age of Omicron
From what to wear to how to avoid counterfeits, experts weigh in on the latest advice about masks and Covid-19
Seven Key Questions About Omicron Answered
As the variant spreads and more studies have been done, experts share what they know
The Veterinarian Brings His Healing Presence to Pets of the Unhoused
Kwane Stewart discovers the little-known world of generosity and love
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