Apple new Sleep Score is the latest in a growing trend that isn’t necessarily making us more rested. For a while now, I’ve worn two devices when I go to sleep—an Apple Watch Series 7 on my left wrist, ...

It’s no secret that stress isn’t good for you. But just how bad is it? Well, in the last few decades, scientists have linked psychological stress to changes in our DNA that look a lot like what ...

A protective mucous cocoon surrounds this parrotfish as it sleeps in Australia's Great Barrier Reef. This layer of protection helps fend off predators so parrotfish can get a good night's rest.

Tylenol should be used judiciously. But given the risks posed by fevers and pain during pregnancy, it's the safest option for treating these conditions.

Autism diagnoses have been rising in recent years, but experts believe that’s because of increased attention on the condition and changing diagnostic criteria. Many scientists believe autism is ...

Black holes are so strange that physicists have long wondered if they are quite what they seem. Now we are set to find out if ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

On Monday, May 12, former CDC Director Rochelle Walensky delivered the below commencement address at the WashU School of Medicine. One of my first tasks even before my tenure began as director of the ...

Sasha Rakovich receives funding from the Royal Society (Public Engagement Fund PEF\R6\6002 funds Transcending the Invisible project). As many people sit at the wheel of their car, they are certain ...

Gerrymandered maps can seem kind of obvious. Districts that snake around cities or split up rural communities to benefit a ...

Sustainability science is an emerging field of academic research. Sustainability scientists focus on understanding and addressing the complex interactions between humans and the natural world from an ...