Health
Ten Innovators to Watch in 2021
These visionaries are imagining an exciting future with chicken-less eggs, self-piloting ships and more
Colorado and California Report First U.S. Cases of Highly Contagious Covid-19 Variant
First discovered in England, the variant appears to be more transmissible but does not cause a more severe case of the disease
The Ten Most Significant Science Stories of 2020
From the rapid development of vaccines for Covid-19 to the stunning collection of an asteroid sample, these were the biggest science moments of the year
How Elvis Helped America Eliminate Polio
The rock star's much-publicized vaccination inspired reluctant U.S. teens to get inoculated
A Brief History of Human Challenge Trials
For more than two centuries, scientists have been intentionally infecting patients with dangerous diseases in order to learn more
How PEZ Evolved From an Anti-Smoking Tool to a Beloved Collector's Item
Early in its history, the candy company made a strategic move to find its most successful market
What Hibernating Squirrels Can Teach Astronauts About Preventing Muscle Loss
The Arctic ground squirrel recycles nutrients in its body, allowing it to slumber for up to eight months and wake up unscathed
A Journey Around the World, as Told Through Chicken Soup
In her latest book, Portland-based chef Jenn Louis catalogs more than 100 recipes from 64 countries
How Covid-19 Drove New Polio Cases in Afghanistan
Due to the pandemic, a total of 50 million children did not receive the polio vaccine in Afghanistan and Pakistan
More Than 1 Million U.S. Children Have Had Covid-19 Since the Start of the Pandemic
Almost 112,000 children tested positive during a one-week period ending on November 12, the largest single week increase in coronavirus cases in kids
Active Ingredient in 'Shrooms' Shown to Help Treat Depression
A small study on the effectiveness of psilocybin and psychotherapy presents promising evidence
A Resurgence of Measles Killed More Than 200,000 People Last Year
Public health experts worry that vaccine availability will be further stalled by the Covid-19 pandemic
Researchers Are Recreating Europe's Centuries-Old Scents
A team of scientists will curate an "encyclopedia of smell heritage" that spans the 16th through early 20th centuries
Are 'Edible Landscapes' the Future of Public Parks?
Green spaces planted with fruits, veggies and herbs are sprouting across the globe, and the bounty is meant to share
Will the Coronavirus Evolve to Be Less Deadly?
History and science suggest many possible pathways for pandemics, but questions remain about how this one will end
The Search for What Causes Chronic Itching
Scientists are making headway on parsing the condition's biological underpinnings, in hope of better treatments
Allergic Reactions to Peanuts and Tree Nuts Spike 85 Percent on Halloween
Parents and children can avoid the dangers by taking key precautions and embracing alternative activities
Why Autopsies Are Proving Crucial During Covid-19
Advances in medical imaging have reduced the need for the procedure, but it is leading to discoveries that may help with better treatments
Why Reports of Legionnaires' Disease Are on the Rise in the United States
Though less common than in the past, Legionella bacteria and other dangerous pathogens still lurk in drinking water
Should Parents Test for Covid if Their Kid Might Just Have a Cold?
Experts weigh in on when students with runny noses, fevers, and coughs should be quarantined and checked
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