The Fall of Babylon Is a Warning for AI Unicorns

When it went public in 2021, Babylon Health was valued at over $4 billion. Now it…

Yes, There’s a New Covid Variant. No, You Shouldn’t Panic

The Pirola Covid variant has an alarming number of mutations, but it doesn’t seem to be…

This Psychologist Wants To Vaccinate You Against Fake News

Controlled exposure to misinformation can help protect people from falling for it in the future, according…

Extreme Heat Threatens the Health of Unborn Babies

Exposure to excessive heat during pregnancy has been linked to everything from preterm labor to low…

The Problem With Sunscreen Isn’t Its Ingredients—It’s You

Humans need protecting from the sun more than ever, and yet this gloopy white cream is…

The Pain and Promise of Europe’s Abortion Laws

The continent’s abortion laws are a patchwork of progress and setbacks. And for many, accessing the…

Psychedelic Therapy Is Here. Just Don’t Call It Therapy

Psilocybin is on the cusp of becoming legally available in Oregon—but not as a medical treatment.

AI Is Steeped in Big Tech’s ‘Digital Colonialism’

Artificial intelligence continues to be fed racist and sexist training materials and then distributed around the…

Why Suicide Rates Are Dropping Around the World

Over the past couple of decades, global suicide prevention efforts have reduced deaths by a third—but…

The Search for Long Covid Treatments Takes a Promising Turn

Scientists believe lasting symptoms following a coronavirus infection is not a single disorder. New clinical trials…