Health and Human Services secretary influences every aspect of America’s health
Overseeing the FDA, NIH and several other public health and medical research divisions, the HHS secretary is a powerful force in how the nation accesses health care.
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Meet the biohackers letting technology get under their skin
A new community is experimenting on their own bodies with electronic implants, says the man who pioneered the idea nearly 20 years ago.
Is using AI tools innovation or exploitation? 3 ways to think about the ethics
Where are the limits to using AI honestly and transparently? 3 philosophies can help the debate: deontological ethics, consequentialism and virtue ethics.
Moving beyond pro/con debates over genetically engineered crops
Advocates have argued for years about whether genetically engineered crops are safe to grow and eat. Plant pathologist and geneticist Pamela Ronald calls for a more nuanced discussion.
We are entering a new era of migration – and not just for people
Viewing human migration through the lens of natural history makes one thing clear: society needs to prepare for more migrations of people and the species we depend on.
CRISPR and other new technologies open doors for drug development, but which diseases get prioritized? It comes down to money and science
Drug development takes a great deal of time, money and effort. While future profits play a big factor in which diseases gets prioritized, advocacy and research incentives can also tilt the scale.
Diet can influence mood, behavior and more – a neuroscientist explains
Diets high in fat, sugar and processed foods are associated with higher calorie intake, poorer memory and lower cognitive function.
For the ancient Maya, cracked mirrors were a path to the world beyond
Broken mirrors can be associated with bad luck, but for the ancient Maya, a cracked mirror was often desirable.
Why being stuck at home – and unable to hang out in cafes and bars – drains our creativity
By missing out on chance encounters and observations that jolt ‘a-ha’ moments, new ideas, big and small, go undiscovered.
AI pioneers want bots to replace human teachers – here’s why that’s unlikely
Artificial intelligence ‘bots’ may be widely available to teach in the coming years. But will they be effective? An expert on technology in education weighs in.
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