Students explore nuclear facilities in virtual reality and learn about the ethical dimensions of nuclear technology in a University of Michigan course.
Amid a tropical paradise known as ‘Lizard Island,’ researchers are cracking open evolution’s black box – scientist at work Science + Tech – The Conversation
A decade of fieldwork is revealing how one of biology’s fundamental principles works in real time.
Medetomidine is replacing xylazine in Philly street fentanyl − creating new hurdles for health care providers and drug users Health – The Conversation
An emergency physician and nurse scientist explain what medetomidine is and how to respond if someone is overdosing on it.
Losing your job is bad for your health, but there are things you can do to minimize the harm Health – The Conversation
It’s not just about having money problems − it’s how you feel about those problems that matters most for your mental health.
Wild marmots’ social networks reveal controversial evolutionary theory in action Science + Tech – The Conversation
Multilevel selection is a controversial concept originally proposed by Darwin. A new study found evidence for it in the wild in a group of marmots scientists have been observing for more than 60 years.
Signal is not the place for top secret communications, but it might be the right choice for you – a cybersecurity expert on what to look for in a secure messaging app Science + Tech – The Conversation
Keeping your chats secure is a good idea, but end-to-end encryption is just the beginning of the list of options to consider when picking a messaging app.
Cuts to science research funding cut American lives short − federal support is essential for medical breakthroughs Health – The Conversation
The National Institutes of Health has been integral to scientific progress in treating countless human diseases. Without its support, patients will ultimately pay the price.
Chronic kidney disease often goes undiagnosed, but early detection can prevent severe outcomes Health – The Conversation
Too often, patients with chronic kidney disease get diagnosed too late – if at all. Addressing risk factors early can stave off the disease’s worst effects.
‘Everyday discrimination’ linked to increased anxiety and depression across all groups of Americans Health – The Conversation
People who suffer from everyday discrimination are more likely to have anxiety and depression.
Jets from powerful black holes can point astronomers toward where − and where not − to look for life in the universe Science + Tech – The Conversation
Whether a galactic environment has the right conditions for habitable planets to form could depend on how the black hole in that galaxy is rotating.