What Do Societal Beauty Standards Have to Do with Breast Cancer?
An epidemiologist explores a troubling rise in early-onset breast cancer diagnoses and discusses the potential link to chronic exposure to endocrine disruptors.
What Do Societal Beauty Standards Have to Do with Breast Cancer?
An epidemiologist explores a troubling rise in early-onset breast cancer diagnoses and discusses the potential link to chronic exposure to endocrine disruptors.
Microbes Are Evolving to Eat Cleaning Supplies, and Whooping Cough Is Making a Comeback
Kick off the week by catching up on the latest science news.
AI in the Election Is about More Than Just Misinformation
The next U.S. president will have to contend with regulations around AI—and the electorate is already facing AI-generated misinformation.
The Doctor Will See You, And Stop Judging You, Now
How do you stop implicit bias from getting in the way of better health? This doctor wants to make learning how to manage bias as important as learning how to suture.
Hurricane Milton Delays Launch of Europa Clipper, and Science Nobel Awards Highlight AI
A roundup of the science Nobels, the latest COVID updates and the Europa Clipper launch delay.
Traditional Music Shows Global Similarities in How We Sing
What can singing tell us about how we’re wired—and how our ancestors evolved?
The Danger of Hurricane Downpours and the End of ‘Climate Havens’
Downpours from hurricanes are worsening—and leaving even “climate havens” vulnerable.
Stem Cell Treatments for Diabetes and a Dolphin’s Smile
We cover the spread of Marburg virus, a stem cell treatment for diabetes and the way dolphins smile in this week’s news roundup.
Infinite Tiling Presents a Modern Mathematical Challenge
Today’s mathematicians grapple with higher-order mathematical questions and real-world applications.
Understanding Suzetrigine, a New Drug That Treats Pain at the Periphery
A new class of drugs treats pain at the periphery. Here’s what that could mean for those with chronic pain.
An Effort to Fight against the Spread of Misinformation in Science and an Overwhelming Number of Plastic Water Bottles
Here’s how misinformation and distrust in science are impacting global well-being. Plus, we present our regular roundup of this week’s science news.
Is Math Part of Nature or an Invention of the Mind?
Mathematics communicator and drag queen Kyne Santos guides you through the ongoing debate about what math really is.