Health

The future of fertility, from artificial wombs to AI-assisted IVF

A look back at the history of infertility treatments and ahead to the tech that could change everything we thought we knew about reproduction.

Kristin Houser

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Drugs

The exciting research that may cure Parkinson’s

GeneCode is developing a drug it hopes won’t just alleviate Parkinson’s symptoms but also protect and restore patient’s neural health.

Kevin Dickinson

A child sitting on a couch in a dimly lit room, holding and looking intently at a tablet, as if testing the Goldilocks hypothesis for the perfect screen brightness.

Mental Health

Beyond screen time: Rethinking kids’ tech use with the “Goldilocks hypothesis”

The “Goldilocks hypothesis” asks parents to think beyond screen time and consider the habits that teens build around technology use.

Kevin Dickinson

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The AI healthcare revolution has begun

The ability of AI to diagnose diseases, discover drugs, and even perform surgery is increasing rapidly — but will patients accept Dr. AI?

Kristin Houser

Animals

Something found in bats could help us survive infections and inflammation

This protein may help bats survive viral infections and could be the springboard for new anti-inflammatory drugs.

B. David Zarley

Food

Like hungry locusts, humans can easily be tricked into overeating

Our bodies crave more food if we haven’t had enough protein — especially if we’re reaching for ultraprocessed foods.

Tim Vernimmen | Knowable Magazine

Neuroscience

Scientists discovered a “minimum mechanism” required for consciousness

Scientists stimulated the brains of macaque monkeys in an effort to determine which areas are responsible for driving consciousness.

Stephen Johnson

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Biology

New electronic pill zaps the stomach to regulate hunger

MIT’s new electronic pill stimulates stomach cells to regulate hunger — showing it's possible to hack the powerful gut-brain axis.

Kristin Houser

Drugs

Psychedelic inspires discovery of two new drug candidates for depression

Researchers have found ibogaine-inspired compounds effective in treating depression and addiction in mouse models.

B. David Zarley

Psychology

To be a happier, more successful person, get off the “hedonic treadmill”

Eudaimonic pursuits are outwardly focused, whereas hedonic activities are concerned with self-centered fulfillment.

Rob Cross and Karen Dillon

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Genetics

Man’s mutated gene appears to delay onset of Alzheimer’s

The discovery of a second person naturally resistant to a genetic form of Alzheimer’s could lead to treatments for the disease.

Kristin Houser

Surgery

First-in-US brain surgery performed in Boston

A surgical team has performed a surgery that alleviated a dangerous brain condition before it was too late.

B. David Zarley

Psychology

3 key activities will make you “antifragile”

Resilience is vital for dealing with failure, and stems from three traits: self-esteem, psychological flexibility, and emotional regulation.

Lowri Dowthwaite-Walsh

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