Can planting more trees make allergies worse?
Trees provide shade and clean air in congested cities, so planting more of them seems like a straightforward solution. But…
What’s at stake if we can’t regrow our forests
In 2022, parachutist Luigi Cani dropped 100 million seeds over the Amazon rainforest while skydiving. He did it to raise…
What Flock cameras really see – and how
Police departments across the U.S. are installing Flock cameras, saying the surveillance devices help deter theft and solve crimes, like…
Science-backed guidance for healthy screen time
We’re all aware – and wary – of doomscrolling. Lots of screen time can be bad for us. But what…
The genetic secret helping bats survive a deadly epidemic
We’re easing you into Halloween season with an episode about bats. There’s a silent serial killer decimating little brown bats…
What social media gets wrong about inflammation
Inflammation is all over our feeds. Influencers claim it’s the reason you're bloated or fatigued, the source of digestive problems…
‘Super’ El Niño is coming. What should you expect?
The world is bracing for the worst effects of a Super El Niño. Or a Godzilla El Niño. But what…
Vaccinated or not, we’re on the brink of a measles epidemic
Measles is making a comeback. Ongoing outbreaks in Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, and Utah have documented hundreds of cases, mostly…
The science of self-worth (and how to boost yours)
Your self-worth today can be affected by your memories. But you have power over those memories – when you re-experience…
Why we should all be bookmaxxing
Remember your mom, dad and teachers telling you to read because it’s good for you? Well, a compilation of the…