The latest on AI panic — and whether it’s justified
AI is in the news again – for its potential to end civilization. A researcher at Anthropic resigned very publicly…
Why you’ll probably be misdiagnosed in your lifetime
Nearly every person will experience at least one diagnostic error in their lifetime. That means either a delayed diagnosis, a…
Should race affect BMI guidelines? Doctors are split
BMI is a quick, cheap way for doctors to estimate body fat and screen for conditions like heart disease and…
Chimp convalescence, ant amputation: the wild world of animal doctors
When people are sick, we seek out medications and treatments to help heal. For a long time, scientists thought that…
Lindsay Clancy and postpartum psychosis
The trial around Lindsay Clancy may be over for now, but it still leaves us with questions. On today’s episode,…
How hurricanes triggered lizards’ rapid evolution
Hurricane season is upon us and it turns out that these powerful storms can quickly affect the biology of animals.…
A new investigation shows heat is even deadlier than we thought
Hot weather isn’t just an inconvenience. It’s killing thousands more Americans than show up in official records. That’s the finding…
The science of emotional regulation — and how to do it better
Do you ever feel like your emotions control you instead of you controlling them? Maybe you lash out at someone…
What can seashells teach us about the health of our oceans?
Seashells: They're beautiful remnants to carry home from the beach—and so much more! According to environmental journalist Cynthia Barnett, seashells…
A new study looks at NFL football and traumatic brain injuries
The NFL season begins this week, but America’s favorite sport has been on our minds for other reasons recently. New…