What’s Lost When We Trade Play For Metrics And Optimization
For C. Thi Nguyen, rock climbing brought joy and satisfaction—until he started chasing scores and focusing on “leveling up.”
How A Mutation Made This Year’s Flu Season So Bad
A flu variant called subclade K emerged too late to be fully covered by this year’s vaccine. But the flu shot can still help protect you.
How One Gene Affects Alzheimer’s Risk
An epidemiology study finds variations in one gene, APOE, play a major role in determining the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
Tracking The Toxic Fallout Of The LA Fires
Urban fires can release all kinds of chemicals. One year after fires hit Los Angeles, scientists are trying to understand the toxic fallout.
Investigating Chagas Disease With Journalist Daisy Hernández
On January 30, we’ll discuss Daisy Hernández’s book, “The Kissing Bug,” and the ways we prioritize some communities while overlooking others.
Looking Beyond Statins For New Ways To Lower Cholesterol
When it comes to “bad” cholesterol, most cardiologists say lower is better. But what’s the best way to get that number down?
States Expected To See More ‘Anti-Science’ Bills This Year
In 2025, more than 420 bills were introduced to weaken public health measures for vaccines, milk safety, and fluoride. What will we see in 2026?
Community-Led Pollution Monitoring Faces Legal Hurdles
Communities around Louisiana continue collecting data on the impacts of industrial pollution, despite a law restricting its use.
Teasing Apart The Causes And Early Signs Of Parkinson’s
Some Parkinson’s patients may experience strange symptoms, like smell loss and sleep disorders, decades before diagnosis.
What Greenland Sharks Are Teaching Us About Aging Eyes
Greenland sharks’ eyes never seem to get old. Plus, exactly how flawless is the greatest eye in the sky, the James Webb Space Telescope?