In the past few years, many federal researchers have quit or retired early from the National Institutes of Health. A doctor who studied cancer treatments, a scientist studying tick diseases, and an addiction researcher all said the Trump years made their jobs impossible. They faced budget cuts, hiri
A Japanese researcher in 2013 set out to find the perfect temperature for happiness. He concluded that when the outside air is 57 degrees Fahrenheit, people feel their best. If it’s warmer or cooler, the mood drops. The key point is not the daily average but the exact moment when it hits 57 degrees
The 13th year of Atlanta’s Science Festival is set to spark curiosity with more than 150 activities and 100 hands‑on displays. It isn’t a quiz marathon; attendees are free to explore without worrying about scores or essays. The event’s co‑founder says the goal is simple: bring people face to face wi
Polyacrylamide, a water‑soluble polymer widely used in industry, usually breaks apart when exposed to free radicals. Traditional studies assumed that the main reaction was chain scission, where long polymer chains split into shorter pieces. Recent experiments with persulfate as a radical source reve
A new owner of the New York Liberty stepped into her role in 2019 with a clear goal: improve the health and performance of female athletes. She noticed that most scientific research in sports focused on men, leaving women with fewer tools to prevent injury and enhance training. To address this misma
In recent years, medical teams have been moving beyond simple tissue grafts to more complex procedures that combine skin, muscle, bone and nerves. This advanced type of surgery is called vascularized composite allotransplantation, or VCA for short. It allows patients to receive whole body parts—such
A new study looks at how people use phones, computers and other gadgets in ways that can either help or hurt their mental health. The researchers think it isn’t just how much time you spend online that matters, but whether you use tech with a clear purpose. They called this purposeful use “dig
Scientists used a powerful X‑ray machine in Germany to scan over two thousand ants from museums and private collections. The device, a synchrotron particle accelerator, captured detailed images of each insect’s body in a single week. Normally, doing the same work would take years with older technolo
The International Linear Collider (ILC) Technology Network, created in 2022 by the ILC International Development Team—a group within the International Committee for Future Accelerators—has begun to make progress on engineering studies that could bring the ILC into reality. Rather than staying con
Deep learning can read the breath and heart data that people use to find their exercise limits. In a test called a cardiopulmonary exercise test, doctors look at how the body uses oxygen and releases carbon dioxide. They mark two key points: one where lactate starts to build up, and another wh
