A new study finds significant variation in how drug side effects are reported, potentially making some drugs seem safer or…
Covid-19 — A Reminder to Reason
How long will this pandemic last? When will we find a treatment or vaccine? Which drug should we give our…
Experts successfully treat severe case of COVID-19 in 3-week-old infant
In one of the first reported cases of its kind, a 3-week-old infant in critical condition recovered from COVID-19 due…
Spinal cord gives bio-bots walking rhythm
Miniature biological robots are making greater strides than ever, thanks to the spinal cord directing their steps. Researchers developed the…
Surgeons help create new process for disinfecting and reusing N95 masks
Amid shortages of personal protective equipment due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, a St. Louis health care system…
Agricultural pickers in US to see unsafely hot workdays double by 2050
Temperature increases by 2050 and 2100 in U.S. counties where crops are grown will double, then triple the number of…
How mistakes help us recognize things
When we look at the same object in quick succession, our second glance always reflects a slightly falsified image of…
How the heart affects our perception
When we encounter a dangerous situation, signals from the brain make sure that the heart beats faster. When we relax…
Sexting, Consent and the ‘Quaranteen’
Guidance for parents on talking to teens about consent while on lockdown. Hint: Use French fries as an example.
Sexting, Consent and the ‘Quaranteen’
Guidance for parents on talking to teens about consent while on lockdown. Hint: Use French fries as an example.