"Racism is a Health Issue"Racism, Discrimination Are ‘Fundamental Drivers’ of Global Health Disparities: Lancet Review Researchers say the root causes of racism, discrimination and xenophobia must be addressed to tackle global health inequities. By Ananya Singh
Living in DenialRise in #ClimateScam Tweets Is Worrying Scientists Climate scientists are reportedly leaving Twitter due to a recent revival of climate disinformation – how will this impact access to public knowledge? By Ananya Singh
Row Over GMOGenetically Modified Mustard Would Leave Women Agricultural Laborers Without Livelihoods, Says SC The court noted that women in farm labor are expert weed removers. Herbicide-resistant genetically modified crops can render women obsolete. By Ananya Singh
Pregnancy and PollutionStudy Links Air Pollution With a Million Stillbirths a Year Researchers say reducing exposure of pregnant women to PM2.5 can improve maternal health and address the unequal burden of stillbirths. By Ananya Singh
Compulsion for ClutterHoarding Disorder is on the Rise. Is Capitalism to Blame? Hoarding highlights our complex relationship with material possessions – shaped by a capitalist culture that perpetuates increased consumption of goods. By Ananya Singh
Your Work Here Is Done SunThe U.S. May Research Dimming the Sun as a Climate Solution. What’s the Fallout? As the world inches towards climate tipping points, scientists are taking serious note of geoengineering solutions. By Ananya Singh
A Lesson In The Art of Giving CreditLawsuit Raises Copyright Concerns in AI‑Generated Work The lawsuit against Github Copilot echoes concerns of copyright infringement and ethics in AI training and output. By Ananya Singh
Sleep TroubleTransgender Youth More Likely to Have Sleep Disorders: Study Gender-affirmative therapy may have a protective effect on declining sleep health among transgender youth, researchers say. By Ananya Singh
The Burden of Invisible IllnessesAre Differences in Sex Hormones Behind the High Prevalence of Autoimmune Disorders Among Women? Autoimmune conditions disproportionately affect women, yet they remain underdiagnosed and undertreated. By Ananya Singh
Hijacking The HostLeprosy Bacteria Could Help Regenerate the Liver in Armadillos: Study Bacteria responsible for the ancient disease of leprosy could potentially help reverse liver damage and regenerate this vital organ. By Ananya Singh
AirPods To Help You Hear Better?A Study Claimed AirPods Can Work as Inexpensive Hearing Aids AirPods perform nearly as well as hearing aids in limited conditions -- raising questions around barriers to accessing assistive technology. By Ananya Singh
Simulating SovereigntyIsland Nation to Upload Itself to the Metaverse as Climate Change Threatens Existence The island nation of Tuvalu is hoping to preserve its cultural heritage in the cloud as climate change threatens its existence -- but can the metaverse help? By Ananya Singh
Mushroom Phone Anyone?Scientists Are Using Mushroom Skin to Make Sustainable Electronics Degradable mycelium skin, when used to create the base for electronic devices, can drastically reduce e-waste. By Ananya Singh
A Seminal CrisisSperm Count Is Rapidly Declining Around the World: Study Rapidly falling sperm counts and concentrations may have massive public health implications, and may lead to a reproductive crisis. By Ananya Singh
Danger Everyday EverywhereToxic Chemicals in Cosmetics, Packaging, Increase Uterine Fibroid Growth: Study Phthalates, commonly found in products such as cosmetics and food packaging, may activate growth of uterine fibroids in women. By Ananya Singh
Check Your PrivilegeResearchers Discovered Privilege, Wealth Disparities Among Animals Too Intergenerational privilege is not confined to humans, but studying it in animals can show us how inequality influences evolution. By Ananya Singh
One Step At A TimeElectrical Stimulation Restores Ability to Walk in People With Paralysis The findings are a first step towards developing targeted treatment and improving quality of life for people with spinal cord injuries. By Ananya Singh
Who Am I?Brain Activity of Actors Shows They Really Do Lose Themselves While Performing The team’s findings point to the benefits of theater training in aiding the development of social skills, particularly in people with autism. By Ananya Singh