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Does Having Kids Make Mothers Age Faster?

Evidence is stacking up on both sides of an age-old debate.

June 12, 2017

Why the Ethical Rules of Human-Subjects Research Need a Fresh Look

A revised law could prevent another Henrietta Lacks situation.

June 12, 2017

Creating a Census of Human Cells

New techniques make possible a systematic description of the myriad types of cells in the human body that underlie both health and disease.

June 12, 2017

Unveiling the Viral Ecology of Earth

Could viral infections, which modify and transform the functioning of individual cells, impact the balance of nature?

June 12, 2017

Sylvia Earle Is Not Done Exploring

The legendary marine biologist discusses why she’s excited about the coming era of ocean science, the shortsightedness of maritime exploitation and diving in the Arctic in her 80s.

June 8, 2017

When Neurology Becomes Theology

A neurologist’s perspective on research into consciousness.

June 8, 2017

The Multiverse of 1686

Speculation on multiple universes goes back farther than you might think.

Cash for Math: The Erdős Prizes Live On

Paul Erdős placed small bounties on hundreds of unsolved math problems. Over the past 20 years, only a handful have been claimed.

June 5, 2017