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Werner Herzog's ‘Theater of Thought’ Explores the Mysteries of the Brain
In “Theater of Thought,” he talks to scientists and other experts about consciousness, quantum computing and whether parrots understand human speech.
A ‘Second Tree of Life’ Could Wreak Havoc, Scientists Warn
Research on so-called mirror cells, which defy fundamental properties of living organisms, should be prohibited as too dangerous, biologists said.
Superflares Erupt From Stars Like Our Sun Once Every 100 Years
New findings suggest that an extraordinarily powerful and dangerous burst of radiation might flare from our sun in the future.
Ocean Heat Killed Half the Common Murres Around Alaska
About four million common murres were killed by a domino effect of ecosystem changes, and the population is showing no signs of recovery, according to new research.
Oldest Human Genomes Reveal How a Small Group Burst Out of Africa
DNA from European fossils dating back 45,000 years offers new clues to how our species spread across the world.
The Geminids Meteor Shower: When and How to Watch Its Peak
The shower forms from the debris of an asteroid and peaks this weekend. But a nearly full moon could interfere with viewing.
How To Talk to Your Teen About Pornography
Odds are your adolescent has already encountered online pornography. Your role is to openly address it, scholars say.
Can Psychedelics Help CEOs Boost Their Leadership Skills?
A growing cottage industry is dedicated to the theory that mind-altering drugs can improve business leadership.
Let’s Talk About Pornography. No, Seriously.
More adolescents than ever are watching it. What’s needed, researchers say, are frank conversations and “porn literacy.”
An Article on Hysterectomies Asks What Might Have Been Lost
Rachel E. Gross, a health reporter, was used to asking tough questions, but here her reporting presented a new challenge: Some patients didn’t know which organs had been removed from their bodies.
Could Cats Become a Vector for Bird Flu?
A new study highlights the need for public health officials to ramp up bird flu surveillance in our feline companions.
120 Miles of Russian Forest Couldn’t Keep Two Siberian Tigers Apart
Boris and Svetlaya were raised together as orphaned cubs, and then reintroduced to the wild separately. But Boris went on a trek that surprised the researchers who were monitoring him.
FDA Tries Last-Ditch Move to Slash Nicotine Levels in Cigarettes
The agency is asking the White House, in the final days of the Biden era, to move ahead with plans to drastically reduce the addictive substance in traditional tobacco cigarettes.
As Teenagers, They Protested Trump’s Climate Policy. Now What?
Some young climate activists who were galvanized under Donald Trump’s first presidency are taking a different approach to his second.
Monarch Butterflies Are Recommended for Protected Status in U.S.
They would become the most commonly seen species to receive federal protection if the proposal is adopted.
Arctic Tundra Has Long Helped Cool Earth. Now, It’s Fueling Warming.
Wildfires and thawing permafrost are causing the region to release more carbon dioxide than its plants remove, probably for the first time in thousands of years.
Health Panel Endorses New Option for Cervical Cancer Screening
Starting at 30, women can collect their own vaginal samples for HPV testing at a doctor’s office.
Here’s How Much Cleaner Energy Could Save America, in Lives and Money
Widespread adoption of heat pumps could prevent thousands of premature deaths and save billions on energy bills, according to a new analysis.
The Plight of the Palestinian Scientist
Four Palestinian researchers describe how conflict in Gaza and the West Bank has hindered their careers in science and medicine.
The Plight of the Palestinian Scientist
Four Palestinian researchers describe how conflict in Gaza and the West Bank has hindered their careers in science and medicine.