Scores of bills in US states aim to block medical treatments for trans youth. But research…
Author: Grace Huckins
Want to Understand Delusions? Listen to the People Who Have Them
A small group of schizophrenia researchers thinks that personal narratives can tell us what test scores…
Did Climate Change Make That Freak Weather Even Worse?
When a shocking storm or heat wave happens, attribution scientists are on the case, helping to…
The Llama, the Hamster, and a New Path for Covid Treatment
A set of papers shows that llama-derived antibodies protect the rodent against the virus—which bodes well…
Richard Lewontin’s Legacy of Fighting Racism in Science
The late evolutionary biologist made a reputation—and enemies—by speaking out against the idea that genes are…
Without Code for DeepMind’s Protein AI, One Lab Wrote Its Own
The Google subsidiary solved a fundamental problem in biology but didn’t promptly share its solution. So…
Dogs, Unlike Wolves, Are Born to Communicate With People
Wolf puppies can’t understand human gestures as well as their dog cousins. The difference could help…
A New Way to Understand the Brain’s Intricate Rhythm
Researchers have found evidence in humans that individual neurons time their firing to a deeper beat.…
As More Women Enter Science, It’s Time to Redefine Mentorship
In STEM fields, female students often can’t find an adviser who looks like them. It’s important…
For Marginalized Groups, Being Studied Can Be a Burden
Academics often research minority communities in the hope of helping them. But too much time under…