The number of insect species is mind-boggling – and they are a critical part of the environment.
Genomic sequencing reveals previously unknown genes that make microbes resistant to drugs and hard to kill Science + Tech – The Conversation
Scientists have described antimicrobial resistance as an overlooked pandemic. Improving surveillance can help prevent deadly outbreaks.
Rethinking repression − why memory researchers reject the idea of recovered memories of trauma Science + Tech – The Conversation
Sigmund Freud originally developed the idea of repression and actually revised his definition later in life.
Engineering students explore how to ethically design and locate nuclear facilities in this college course Science + Tech – The Conversation
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.