Emily MullinScientists Can Now Grow ‘Synthetic’ Early Human Embryos in a DishThe research reignites a debate over embryo researchMar 17, 20212Mar 17, 20212
Emily MullinCRISPR Could Switch Off Chronic Pain Without OpioidsA gene therapy injection eliminated pain in miceMar 10, 202110Mar 10, 202110
Drew CostleyGavin Newsom Has a Big Oil and Gas ProblemCalifornia was once the leading producer of oil and gas in the United States, and is slow to move away from fossil fuelsFeb 26, 20212Feb 26, 20212
Emily MullinHumans May Not Be Able to Reproduce Naturally Much Longer, Scientist WarnsEveryday chemicals are threatening the future of human fertilityFeb 25, 202155Feb 25, 202155
Eric HolthausThe Case for Declaring a National Climate EmergencyIt’s time the U.S. government made it official: We’re in the midst of a major crisis, and we need to act nowFeb 11, 20215Feb 11, 20215
troy farahA Biotech Startup Won a Patent to Combine Elements of Weed and PsychedelicsIt’s based on the theory that the benefits of psychedelic plants and fungi come from a combination of chemicals working togetherFeb 10, 20217Feb 10, 20217
amywesterveltIt’s Time to Talk About Climate ReparationsHow do we begin to give back what decades of fossil fuel polluters have taken away?Feb 8, 20216Feb 8, 20216
Hannah ThomasyScientists Think a Lab-Grown Uterus Could Help Fight InfertilityA bioengineered uterus could eliminate the need for risky transplants and make pregnancy an option for trans womenFeb 3, 20213Feb 3, 20213
Emily MullinVaccines Won’t Be the Only Priority as Biden’s Science Team Steps UpExperts Eric Lander and Alondra Nelson will carry out an agenda focused on social justice and equalityFeb 2, 20211Feb 2, 20211
Diane PetersIt’s Time to Get Used to Drinking Recycled WastewaterNorth American cities are preparing to source water from toilets and sinksJan 28, 20213Jan 28, 20213