Donald Trump’s Showdown With the Department of Energy Is a Sign of Things to Come
The federal government is about to lose a ton of institutional memory. By Jared Keller (Photo: Drew Angerer/Getty…
The EPA Finally Confirmed That Fracking Is Terrible for Drinking Water
But is the agency’s new report too little, too late? By Jared Keller (Photo: David McNew/Getty Images) After…
Depression, Suicidal Thoughts Afflict Many Airline Pilots
A new study finds one in eight is seriously depressed. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: Matt Cardy/Getty Images) You…
Santa Claus’ Visits Are Determined by How Rich a Neighborhood Is, Not How Nice the Kids Are
Santa’s visits are determined by neighborhood wealth, not children’s naughtiness, public-health researchers find. By Francie Diep (Photo: Kohei314/Flickr)…
Angelina Jolie: Public-Health Hero?
A 2013 editorial by Angelina Jolie increased testing for a gene associated with breast cancer. Whether that was…
The Federal Government Denies California’s Request for New Science Tests
The California Department of Education is pushing forward with plans to update its science tests — even though the federal…
How Cow Vaccinations Can Help Send Kids to School in Sub-Saharan Africa
Vaccinating livestock saves a substantial amount of money that can be put to other uses, economists find. By…
Wind Energy Picking Up Steam Onshore and Off
Government approval of power lines to carry wind energy to the coasts is a sign that momentum is…
How a Former Financial Consultant Built a Company to Cure Rare Diseases
An interview with Karen Aiach, CEO of gene therapy company Lysogene. By Noah Davis Karen Aiach. (Photo: Jacques…
Binge Drinking Has Hit the Baby Boomer Generation
Alcohol-related problems are on the rise among older Americans. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: Matt Cardy/Getty Images) When you…