Feeling Way More Stressed Out? You're Not Alone
A January poll finds that people's stress levels have spiked since August, with two-thirds of people saying they're worried about the future of the nation.
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Space Poop Problem-Solvers Take Home Cash Prizes From NASA
NASA was looking for help from the public in solving a very specific challenge: How to deal with poop in a spacesuit. The winners included doctors, a dentist, a product designer and an engineer.
Another Big Health Insurer Loosens Rules For Covering Addiction Treatment
Doctors treating people addicted to opioids often need approval from insurers before giving drugs that ease withdrawal. The delay can be risky for patients. Insurers are starting to come around.
The Trump Presidency's Potential Impact On Climate Change
ProPublica senior reporter Andrew Revkin discusses President Trump's possible cuts to the EPA, as well as the potential impact of pulling out of the Paris climate accord.
Don't Think Your Bias Can Boss You Around? David Byrne Says Think Again
The musician and multimedia artist has co-created an immersive experience designed to make people aware of their implicit biases. It's called "The Institute Presents: Neurosociety."
Oroville Dam Evacuations Lifted As Officials Say Structure Can Withstand Next Storm
People who live downstream of the Northern California dam were allowed to return to their homes more than two days after the structure's concrete spillways suffered serious water damage.
Researchers Examine Race Factor In Car Crashes Involving Pedestrians
Cars are less likely to stop when people of color step into intersections, a study says. That may partly explain why there are higher levels of pedestrian deaths among racial minority communities.
Scientific Panel Says Editing Heritable Human Genes Could Be OK In The Future
The National Academy of Medicine and National Academy of Sciences say a long-standing taboo on editing human genes could be lifted — even if the changes can be carried through to future generations.
Why Killer Viruses Are On The Rise
If you think there are more dangerous infectious diseases than ever, you're right. One big reason: pushing animals like this one out of their homes.
From Vector To Zoonotic: A Glossary For Infectious Diseases
The world of infectious diseases has more than a few words and phrases you might want to know more about. We've got definitions for 11 key terms.