At the peak of linguistic diversity, humans may have spoken up to 10 times as many languages as we do today. An immunologist who’s been on both sides of vaccine hesitancy talks about what drives it, ...

An immunologist who's been on both sides of vaccine hesitancy talks about what drives it, what gets missed, and how to build ...

What do the hydrodynamics of insect pee, $1 hearing aids, and squid robots have in common? A lab organized around curiosity, ...

Human childbirth is often difficult and incredibly painful—just ask anyone who’s been through it. And for a long time, childbirth seemed to be uniquely difficult for humans. But a new study suggests ...

Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland recounts her unconventional path into politics in a new book. And she tells us why ...

When I started running, each time was a trial. Since then, I have run hundreds of miles on paved roads and dirt trails. I love the crunch of gravel or the bounce of pine needles under my feet, ...

“Body Electric” examines what technology and screens are doing to our minds and bodies, and how we can reclaim our well-being. The following is an excerpt from “Body Electric: The Hidden Health Costs ...

Keeping your butt in a seat for hours a day increases the risk of heart attacks, diabetes, psychiatric conditions, and more. But in our tech-filled world, many of us lead sedentary lives, whether ...

Modern life involves a lot of sitting and staring at screens, and that takes a toll. Can moving for 5 minutes make a difference? Plus, DNA signatures of plant and animal species remain behind even ...