Can Virtual Coworking Platforms Make Us More Productive?
Membership services like Flow Club, Flown and Caveday offer online study halls complete with proctors and goal setting
This Doctor Pioneered Counting Calories a Century Ago, and We’re Still Dealing With the Consequences
When Lulu Hunt Peters brought Americans a new method for weighing their dinner options, she launched a century of diet fads that left us hungry for a better way to keep our bodies strong and healthy
Why Do Some People Always Get Lost?
Research suggests that experience may matter more than innate ability when it comes to a sense of direction
Can a Brain Implant Treat Addiction?
Some experts tout deep brain stimulation as a lifeline for people struggling with opioid use. Others question the hype
The Ten Best Science Books of 2023
From stories on the depths of the ocean to the stars in the sky, these are the works that moved us the most this year
New Devices Could Change the Way We Measure Blood Pressure
Embedded in a cellphone or in accessories such as rings, bracelets or watches, the novel tools aim to make it easier to manage hypertension
See Seven Stunning Gold Paintings Inspired by the Brain
Artist Greg Dunn creates breathtaking renderings of neurons and their surrounding anatomy
Can Psychopathic Tendencies Help You Achieve Success?
New research is reframing this often sensationalized and maligned set of traits and finding some positive twists
At the 1939 World’s Fair, Robert Latou Dickinson Demystified Pregnancy for a Curious Public
The gynecologist and sculptor’s “Birth Series” broke barriers, but how do his views on abortion, race and women’s health square with what we know today?
How an 1800s Midwife Solved a Poisonous Mystery
For decades before Doctor Anna’s discovery, “milk sickness” terrorized the Midwest, killing thousands of Americans on the frontier
The Brain-Computer Interfaces That Could Give Locked-In Patients a Voice
Implanted devices record the brain waves associated with speech and then use computer algorithms to translate the intended messages
The Future of Mental Health
A renewed focus on our brain’s ability to cope with trauma sparks a special series of stories about the latest advancements in treatments of mental illness
Can a ‘Fingerprint’ of Your Brain Help Predict Disorders?
Using new medical imaging techniques, researchers are working to identify early signs of developmental disorders and mental illness
Is Saliva the Next Frontier in Cancer Detection?
Scientists are finding tumor signals in spit that could be key to developing diagnostic tests for various types of cancer
The Seesawing History of Fad Diets
Since dieting began in the 1830s, the ever-changing nutritional advice has skimped on science
How Saliva Changes the Flavor of Food
The liquid impacts how we perceive taste and can influence what we choose to eat
A New Tool Could Help Detect Breast Cancer Earlier
Dotplot gives users real-time feedback and builds a personalized map of their chests
How the Brain Calculates a Quick Escape
Scientists are beginning to unravel the complex circuitry behind the split-second decision to beat a hasty retreat
Could Getting Rid of Old Cells Help People Live Disease-Free for Longer?
Researchers are investigating medicines that selectively kill decrepit cells to promote healthy aging
The Ten Most Significant Science Stories of 2022
From Omicron’s spread to a revelation made using ancient DNA, these were the biggest moments of the past year
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