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The spray uses snippets of DNA to gum up virus replication.

Long-term research efforts have revealed alarming mental health trends.

It was a particularly good year for biotech and medical technology. There were also notable advances in energy.

People who die by suicide are more likely to have reduced levels of the NPAS4 gene, which helps regulate inflammation in the brain.

If you have any sort of power for any reasonable length of time, you will be changed by it — awareness of the effects is crucial.

Our state of extreme social interconnectedness has rapidly accelerated the rollercoaster pace at which societal confidence may collapse.

If you believe that you’re perfect, then somebody else must be responsible for your failures.

Social media has made yelling past each other all the easier.

The state of global democracy is relatively strong — but there are clear signs of recent erosion.

“I have a friend who thinks vaccines cause autism,” writes Nina. “What can I do?”

Once activated, the CRISPR-Cas12a2 system goes on a rampage, chopping up DNA and RNA indiscriminately, causing cell death.

In partisan political times, recognizing the scientific truth is more important than ever. Scientists must be vocal and clear about reality.

Recent changes have affected the design and development of instructor-led training. Read on to find out how.

Carrie Berk reveals how she transformed her struggle with anxiety and internet fame by changing her perception and finding her true voice as a writer.

A new drug inhibits a human enzyme that coronaviruses hijack in order to replicate.

When boredom creeps in, many of us turn to social media. But that may be preventing us from reaching a transformative level of boredom.

“Precarious manhood” is the belief that manhood must be earned and constantly defended. It has a poor outcome.

Defy conventional startup wisdom by charting a steady and impactful path to success.

Did they spend the money on themselves or others?

Over a third are worried that vaccines can cause “canine autism.”

An evidence-based policy movement is arming the fight with tools and programs that are more effective than ever before.

From surviving on wild plants and game to controlling our world with technology, humanity’s journey of progress is a story of expanding human agency.

Wealth was a cushion, but even being well-off did not protect people from the harmful effects of pandemic stressors.

Explore the key highlights from the UN’s latest release of its world population estimates.

Is it deliberate fraud or just bad research?

Shoving platelet-rich plasma up your nose might restore your sense of smell after COVID. But whether it actually works still needs to be sniffed out.

A college education currently provides roughly a 10% rate of return, beating the long-term performance of equities.

The lack of friendship is particularly a problem for men. But there are easy ways to make friends.

Philosopher Lee McIntyre discusses the dangers of disinformation, how such falsehoods spread, and what we can do about it.

Over-reliance on experts with quick fixes has taken us too far from reality — it’s time to dispel the fairy tales.