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A pediatrician answers questions about the common but surprisingly dangerous infection and how it’s treated.

For human cognition, understanding connections between brain regions may be even more important than the functions of the regions themselves.

According to analysis by KHN and Science Friday, contraception failures can cause hundreds of thousands of unplanned pregnancies each year.

Ed Stone, who retired last week after 50 years as the Voyager project scientist, reflects on the mission.

Animal species can evolve in just one generation, but, with human activities, they might be fighting a losing battle.

A biotech expert shares insights on what’s needed to combat the pandemic, from new antiviral cocktails to pioneering vaccine techniques.

Research found the social media platform allowed 90% of misleading political ads to run—even though they contradicted TikTok’s own policies.

One of the most wonderful sounds in the world is also one of the most mysterious. Here’s what scientists do and don’t know.

As climate change threatens fisheries, experts say jellyfish could be a food we’ll taste more of in the future.

A highly poisonous, hard-to-eradicate species of mushroom has found its way from Europe to California and Idaho.

A Ukrainian AI company was hired to mimic the Star Wars’ villain’s voice for the franchise’s next films. Then Russia invaded.

Bestselling author Robin Wall Kimmerer discusses the role of ceremony in our lives, and how to celebrate reciprocal relationships with the natural world.

The Omicron wave’s peak killed 2,600 people per day last winter. How might new variants and boosters affect the vulnerable this year?

Podcast host and author Joe Moe discusses his own experiences with depression, and what he’s learned interviewing others with the illness.

Using a combination of both chemical and biological processes, this new recycling method may eliminate the need to separate types of plastic.

New research points to a promising way to break down PFAS, the “forever chemicals” that make up nonstick pans and waterproof coatings.

It’s easy to worry about inconveniencing others, but research shows people are often quite willing to help others.

Research at a sacred cultural site—and the world’s largest no-fishing zone—suggests it’s also providing benefits outside its borders.

King and Snow crabs are huge economic drivers for Alaskan fishermen. As populations dwindle, two of the state’s crab seasons are canceled.

Research points to more conflict when our climate changes. Plus, the intergenerational effect of a climate-driven disaster.

Human neurons implanted in rat brains could offer scientists a new way to study the brain. Plus, more stories from this week in science.

Game developer and author Adrian Hon explains the consequences of allowing gaming principles to creep into so many corners of our lives.

Instead of hops, brewers traditionally crafted gruit-style beer from local herbs and spices, making each unique.

NASA’s team of food scientists must make food nutritious, delicious (or at least edible), and fit for spaceflight.

A team of neuroscientists are designing a device that could help the brain remember information through the use of implanted electrodes.