In communities of color, the pandemic is leading to growing numbers of suicides. Plus, how the Myers-Briggs test was invented by a mother-daughter duo and its complicated legacy. And the healing power of nostalgia.

A new book documents the biggest scientific crimes in history and pulls no punches. Plus, how ancient humans might’ve lit their caves. And some fish, like humans, use pauses in communication to make a point.

Epidemiologist Dr. Céline Gounder untangles rapidly changing pandemic updates. Plus, a plan to replace an aging oil pipeline spurs heated debates over safety, amid a worsening drought. And, looking ahead to CRISPR-based therapies for genetic diseases.

A look at how viruses—from SARS-CoV-2 to HIV—persist in the body and how this can provide new clues into understanding immunity. Plus, how athletes are attempting to avoid infection—and coping with extreme heat—in Tokyo. And the benefit of fungi that live in our gut microbiome.

Biden’s Surgeon General talks about the COVID-19 pandemic, and beyond. Plus, whistleblowers allege “atmosphere of fear” at the EPA. And how the humpback whale says hello.

What’s next for new battery technology? Plus, why our sweat is useful and even worth celebrating. And why the red giant star Betelgeuse is dimming.

Laternflies, an invasive and damaging pest, have carved out a foothold on the East Coast—and experts worry it could spread. Plus, can African wild dogs avoid extinction? And how seashells can be an oracle of ocean health.

With the COVID Delta variant on the rise, how worried should you be about it? Plus, updates on masking and vaccine efficacy from a virologist. And whether you’re a seasoned grower or a budding green-thumb, we’ve got some science-based summer gardening advice.

We wrap up #CephalopodWeek with some squiddy fun facts from a Monterey Bay Aquarium scientist. Plus, a much-anticipated government report examines “unexplained aerial phenomena” seen by Navy pilots. And people experiencing mild cognitive decline may benefit from playing music.

Cephalopod Week is back! We kick off the week-long celebration with some trivia on the origins of squiddy words. Plus, with more states legalizing medical marijuana, physicians and patients are both figuring out how to best use cannabis. And we’ve got the best science books for you to read this summer.