Health + Science

New Research Defends Curbside Recycling as Effective Climate Tool

The study finds that, despite their cost and other drawbacks, such programs can help small cities reach their climate goals.

What to Read: Silicon Heartland–Transforming the Midwest from Rust Belt to Tech Belt

In an excerpt from her new book, Silicon Heartland, Rebecca A. Fannin discusses how her experience as an onsite reporter of emerging economies throughout Asia allowed her to recognize a developing region, this time in...

Holy Grail or Over-Hyped?

Hydrogen Takes Center Stage as a Clean Energy Alternative - with Caveats

To Transform Healthcare, Embrace Responsible Innovation

Now is the time to gather forces to focus not on short-term wins and gains but on creating enduring long-term value for all.

The New Pangenome Project Just Unlocked the Future of Precision Medicine

With a more inclusive reference data set, scientists and doctors will be able to more easily spot clinically relevant genetic variants for all people.

Why You Need to Know About Epigenetics

A lesser-known genetic code influences your health—and that of your kids and grandkids.

Inside the United Nations’ Water Week

Over 2 billion people lack access to safe drinking water, and around 4.2 billion people–more than half of the world's population–experience severe water scarcity for at least one month per year. 

Banking on the Seaweed Rush

Seaweed farmers promise to feed us, combat climate change, support coastal communities, provide wildlife habitat, and more. Can seaweed do it all?

Menopause: It’s so Hot Right Now

Menopause is a $600 billion market opportunity that remains largely untapped.

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