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Sawing off rhinos' horns is keeping these magnificent creatures alive. Is selling those horns the next step?
As COVID-19 variant NB.1.8.1 spreads around the world, concerns about vaccine accessibility are rising
Whether we lose some of the skills artificial intelligence performs for us largely depends on how we use this tech
The ability to keep a beat was once thought to be uniquely human. Some animals are suggesting otherwise
Psychedelics can cause long-lasting challenging experiences. In certain settings, they can be transformative
Online communities provide guidance on how to get off antidepressants, but doctors warn withdrawal carries risks
Space isn't quiet. It's just that humans can't hear it
Virtual reality is digging up age-old questions about who we are. That has profound implications for neuroscience
The Trump administration wants to move ahead with deep sea mining. A mosaic of exotic creatures are at stake
Science is still figuring out the gut microbiome. It's a breeding ground for misinformation
Seeing ourselves in animals could limit what we find out about them. Not seeing ourselves in them could, too
Many fear the world is not a safe place to raise a child. These mothers are doubling down on making it a better one
Baby MRIs are changing how we think about the developing brain and could reveal why we don't remember being babies
Using lasers, doctors can alter cornea pigments. The FDA doesn't regulate this growing practice — is it worth it?
Sleep trackers are supposed to help us get better rest. Stressing metrics can be counter-productive, experts say
Many agree removing artificial food dyes is good for health, but some are concerned it's missing the big picture
Psychedelic use has been linked with increased openness and mindfulness. It’s healing relationships for some
Research on high-ventilation breathing practices is limited. Could they work on the brain similar to psychedelics?
A runner’s high and cannabis use activate the same system in the brain responsible for producing euphoria
We're always more likely to save the fuzzy animals first. Faced with a global crisis, that's not a bad thing
Cuts are already making it harder for people with disabilities to live in their communities
Experts reveal the power held in a single seed of the fruit found in Southeast Asia and Australia
Little data is collected on pregnant women who are incarcerated. Even less is available for those with addiction
Societal standards of masculinity are centered on strength and muscularity. This "double stigma" is damaging men
Budget cuts and the dismantling of federal agencies are making it harder for patients with long COVID and ME/CFS
AI therapy is already providing relief for patients who can't access care. But some want more safeguards in place
Outdoor time is essential to the developing eye. We're getting less and less of it
Simultaneous joy and rage aren't contradictions — they're part of a spectrum of emotional intelligence
Reducing funding to the largest payer for addiction services could pose major setbacks for those battling drug use
This discovery could change the computing world entirely. But many are skeptical of their claims
Experts explain how a sense of control — or lack of it — can majorly influence our response to stressful situations
Radiation from space affects the brain, bones, and genes. These two astronauts will soon begin their recovery
New research reignites debate over the size of this extinct giant, also suggesting it looked unlike a great white
As politicians move to ban mRNA vaccines in some states, research into vaccine side effects is going viral
Experts explain how to transform a fear of the unknown into a sense of possibility
Although implementation will depend on each country, these sorts of rulings have a potential for global influence
These types of studies aren't intended to imply causation, yet they are often interpreted as such
States with abortion bans were also shown to experience an increase in births, according to a pair of studies
Trump's government will only recognize two sexes. The intersex community is fighting against this false binary
Despite being illegal in the U.S., ibogaine popularity is growing. Here's why this shrub can potentially heal
H5N1 isn’t going away anytime soon and could become a pandemic. Here are some tips to help you understand your risk
The Trump administration is limiting the nation’s ability to respond to infectious disease as Marburg, Ebola rise
Veterinarians treating cows are waiting for test results to determine their risk. But they’re facing delays
Trump prioritizes criminalization over public health in fighting the overdose crisis. Experts say that doesn't work
A California duck farm has culled thousands of birds as the virus seems to be trading genetics with other viruses
Many are calling for increased transparency to help citizens understand their true risk from catastrophe
A new treatment for sexually-transmitted diseases seems to be slowing an STI epidemic — but not everyone can get it
The idea, proposed in the '70s by the late John Wheeler, once seemed outlandish. But could he be right?
Poor regulation, conflicting recommendations and biased research have made nutritional supplements a minefield
Our overheating planet has changed how birds migrate — giving H5N1 the boost it needed to spread rapidly