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How to make America healthy: the real problems — and best fixes

ADHD diagnoses are growing. What’s going on?

Nature, 25 Nov 2025

More children and adults are being diagnosed with ADHD in some countries. Science is helping to understand why — and how best to provide support.

Universities are embracing AI: will students get smarter or stop thinking?

Nature, 21 Oct 2025

Millions of students arriving at campuses are now using artificial intelligence. Worries abound.

Autism is on the rise: what’s really behind the increase?

Nature, 26 Aug 2025

RFK Jr has vowed to find out what’s responsible, but scientists say he is ignoring answers from decades of research.

How to speak to a vaccine sceptic: research reveals what works

Nature, 10 Jun 2025

Hesitancy about vaccinations is on the rise, but studies show there are specific ways to address people's questions.

Exclusive: the most-cited papers of the twenty-first century

Nature, 15 Apr 2025

A Nature analysis reveals the 25 highest-cited papers published this century and explores why they are breaking records.

Do smartphones and social media really harm teens’ mental health?

Nature, 02 Apr 2025

Researchers are debating the strength of evidence connecting technology to surging rates of adolescent mental illness. But they have some clear advice for parents.

How to make better decisions in an age of disinformation

Bloomberg UK, 21 Mar 2025

A new book by an infectious disease epidemiologist shows how proof is more elusive than we realize, whether in law, science, policy or math.

Alcohol and cancer risk: what you need to know

Nature, 11 Mar 2025

Experts weigh in on the risks of moderate drinking — and how people should assess them.

Are the Internet and AI affecting our memory? What the science says

Nature, 05 Feb 2025

Search engines, GPS maps and other tech can alter our ability to learn and remember. Now scientists are working out what AI might do.

Stand up and be counted: six ways to protest that will make your voice heard

The Guardian, 15 Jan 2025

The current wave of marches and activism around the world is the largest in documented history, giving scientists the chance to study what makes for a successful campaign

Science could solve some of the world’s biggest problems. Why aren’t governments using it?

Nature, 04 Dec 2024

A Nature global survey finds that most specialists are unhappy with systems to provide science advice to policymakers.

Can AI review the scientific literature — and figure out what it all means?

Nature, 13 Nov 2024

Artificial intelligence could help speedily summarize research. But it comes with risks.

ADHD diagnoses are growing. What’s going on?

Universities are embracing AI: will students get smarter or stop thinking?

Nature, 21 Oct 2025

Millions of students arriving at campuses are now using artificial intelligence. Worries abound.

Autism is on the rise: what’s really behind the increase?

Nature, 26 Aug 2025

RFK Jr has vowed to find out what’s responsible, but scientists say he is ignoring answers from decades of research.

How to make America healthy: the real problems — and best fixes

Nature, 24 Jun 2025

The United States has lower life expectancy than most similarly wealthy nations. Chronic disease is part of the cause, but so are guns, drugs and cars.

How to speak to a vaccine sceptic: research reveals what works

Nature, 10 Jun 2025

Hesitancy about vaccinations is on the rise, but studies show there are specific ways to address people's questions.

Exclusive: the most-cited papers of the twenty-first century

Nature, 15 Apr 2025

A Nature analysis reveals the 25 highest-cited papers published this century and explores why they are breaking records.

Do smartphones and social media really harm teens’ mental health?

Nature, 02 Apr 2025

Researchers are debating the strength of evidence connecting technology to surging rates of adolescent mental illness. But they have some clear advice for parents.

How to make better decisions in an age of disinformation

Bloomberg UK, 21 Mar 2025

A new book by an infectious disease epidemiologist shows how proof is more elusive than we realize, whether in law, science, policy or math.

Alcohol and cancer risk: what you need to know

Nature, 11 Mar 2025

Experts weigh in on the risks of moderate drinking — and how people should assess them.

Are the Internet and AI affecting our memory? What the science says

Nature, 05 Feb 2025

Search engines, GPS maps and other tech can alter our ability to learn and remember. Now scientists are working out what AI might do.

Stand up and be counted: six ways to protest that will make your voice heard

The Guardian, 15 Jan 2025

The current wave of marches and activism around the world is the largest in documented history, giving scientists the chance to study what makes for a successful campaign

Science could solve some of the world’s biggest problems. Why aren’t governments using it?

Nature, 04 Dec 2024

A Nature global survey finds that most specialists are unhappy with systems to provide science advice to policymakers.

Can AI review the scientific literature — and figure out what it all means?

Nature, 13 Nov 2024

Artificial intelligence could help speedily summarize research. But it comes with risks.

Universities are embracing AI: will students get smarter or stop thinking?

ADHD diagnoses are growing. What’s going on?

Nature, 25 Nov 2025

More children and adults are being diagnosed with ADHD in some countries. Science is helping to understand why — and how best to provide support.

Autism is on the rise: what’s really behind the increase?

Nature, 26 Aug 2025

RFK Jr has vowed to find out what’s responsible, but scientists say he is ignoring answers from decades of research.

How to make America healthy: the real problems — and best fixes

Nature, 24 Jun 2025

The United States has lower life expectancy than most similarly wealthy nations. Chronic disease is part of the cause, but so are guns, drugs and cars.

How to speak to a vaccine sceptic: research reveals what works

Nature, 10 Jun 2025

Hesitancy about vaccinations is on the rise, but studies show there are specific ways to address people's questions.

Exclusive: the most-cited papers of the twenty-first century

Nature, 15 Apr 2025

A Nature analysis reveals the 25 highest-cited papers published this century and explores why they are breaking records.

Do smartphones and social media really harm teens’ mental health?

Nature, 02 Apr 2025

Researchers are debating the strength of evidence connecting technology to surging rates of adolescent mental illness. But they have some clear advice for parents.

How to make better decisions in an age of disinformation

Bloomberg UK, 21 Mar 2025

A new book by an infectious disease epidemiologist shows how proof is more elusive than we realize, whether in law, science, policy or math.

Alcohol and cancer risk: what you need to know

Nature, 11 Mar 2025

Experts weigh in on the risks of moderate drinking — and how people should assess them.

Are the Internet and AI affecting our memory? What the science says

Nature, 05 Feb 2025

Search engines, GPS maps and other tech can alter our ability to learn and remember. Now scientists are working out what AI might do.

Stand up and be counted: six ways to protest that will make your voice heard

The Guardian, 15 Jan 2025

The current wave of marches and activism around the world is the largest in documented history, giving scientists the chance to study what makes for a successful campaign

Science could solve some of the world’s biggest problems. Why aren’t governments using it?

Nature, 04 Dec 2024

A Nature global survey finds that most specialists are unhappy with systems to provide science advice to policymakers.

Can AI review the scientific literature — and figure out what it all means?

Nature, 13 Nov 2024

Artificial intelligence could help speedily summarize research. But it comes with risks.

Autism is on the rise: what’s really behind the increase?

ADHD diagnoses are growing. What’s going on?

Nature, 25 Nov 2025

More children and adults are being diagnosed with ADHD in some countries. Science is helping to understand why — and how best to provide support.

Universities are embracing AI: will students get smarter or stop thinking?

Nature, 21 Oct 2025

Millions of students arriving at campuses are now using artificial intelligence. Worries abound.

How to make America healthy: the real problems — and best fixes

Nature, 24 Jun 2025

The United States has lower life expectancy than most similarly wealthy nations. Chronic disease is part of the cause, but so are guns, drugs and cars.

How to speak to a vaccine sceptic: research reveals what works

Nature, 10 Jun 2025

Hesitancy about vaccinations is on the rise, but studies show there are specific ways to address people's questions.

Exclusive: the most-cited papers of the twenty-first century

Nature, 15 Apr 2025

A Nature analysis reveals the 25 highest-cited papers published this century and explores why they are breaking records.

Do smartphones and social media really harm teens’ mental health?

Nature, 02 Apr 2025

Researchers are debating the strength of evidence connecting technology to surging rates of adolescent mental illness. But they have some clear advice for parents.

How to make better decisions in an age of disinformation

Bloomberg UK, 21 Mar 2025

A new book by an infectious disease epidemiologist shows how proof is more elusive than we realize, whether in law, science, policy or math.

Alcohol and cancer risk: what you need to know

Nature, 11 Mar 2025

Experts weigh in on the risks of moderate drinking — and how people should assess them.

Are the Internet and AI affecting our memory? What the science says

Nature, 05 Feb 2025

Search engines, GPS maps and other tech can alter our ability to learn and remember. Now scientists are working out what AI might do.

Stand up and be counted: six ways to protest that will make your voice heard

The Guardian, 15 Jan 2025

The current wave of marches and activism around the world is the largest in documented history, giving scientists the chance to study what makes for a successful campaign

Science could solve some of the world’s biggest problems. Why aren’t governments using it?

Nature, 04 Dec 2024

A Nature global survey finds that most specialists are unhappy with systems to provide science advice to policymakers.

Can AI review the scientific literature — and figure out what it all means?

Nature, 13 Nov 2024

Artificial intelligence could help speedily summarize research. But it comes with risks.

How to speak to a vaccine sceptic: research reveals what works

ADHD diagnoses are growing. What’s going on?

Nature, 25 Nov 2025

More children and adults are being diagnosed with ADHD in some countries. Science is helping to understand why — and how best to provide support.

Universities are embracing AI: will students get smarter or stop thinking?

Nature, 21 Oct 2025

Millions of students arriving at campuses are now using artificial intelligence. Worries abound.

Autism is on the rise: what’s really behind the increase?

Nature, 26 Aug 2025

RFK Jr has vowed to find out what’s responsible, but scientists say he is ignoring answers from decades of research.

How to make America healthy: the real problems — and best fixes

Nature, 24 Jun 2025

The United States has lower life expectancy than most similarly wealthy nations. Chronic disease is part of the cause, but so are guns, drugs and cars.

Exclusive: the most-cited papers of the twenty-first century

Nature, 15 Apr 2025

A Nature analysis reveals the 25 highest-cited papers published this century and explores why they are breaking records.

Do smartphones and social media really harm teens’ mental health?

Nature, 02 Apr 2025

Researchers are debating the strength of evidence connecting technology to surging rates of adolescent mental illness. But they have some clear advice for parents.

How to make better decisions in an age of disinformation

Bloomberg UK, 21 Mar 2025

A new book by an infectious disease epidemiologist shows how proof is more elusive than we realize, whether in law, science, policy or math.

Alcohol and cancer risk: what you need to know

Nature, 11 Mar 2025

Experts weigh in on the risks of moderate drinking — and how people should assess them.

Are the Internet and AI affecting our memory? What the science says

Nature, 05 Feb 2025

Search engines, GPS maps and other tech can alter our ability to learn and remember. Now scientists are working out what AI might do.

Stand up and be counted: six ways to protest that will make your voice heard

The Guardian, 15 Jan 2025

The current wave of marches and activism around the world is the largest in documented history, giving scientists the chance to study what makes for a successful campaign

Science could solve some of the world’s biggest problems. Why aren’t governments using it?

Nature, 04 Dec 2024

A Nature global survey finds that most specialists are unhappy with systems to provide science advice to policymakers.

Can AI review the scientific literature — and figure out what it all means?

Nature, 13 Nov 2024

Artificial intelligence could help speedily summarize research. But it comes with risks.

Exclusive: the most-cited papers of the twenty-first century

ADHD diagnoses are growing. What’s going on?

Nature, 25 Nov 2025

More children and adults are being diagnosed with ADHD in some countries. Science is helping to understand why — and how best to provide support.

Universities are embracing AI: will students get smarter or stop thinking?

Nature, 21 Oct 2025

Millions of students arriving at campuses are now using artificial intelligence. Worries abound.

Autism is on the rise: what’s really behind the increase?

Nature, 26 Aug 2025

RFK Jr has vowed to find out what’s responsible, but scientists say he is ignoring answers from decades of research.

How to make America healthy: the real problems — and best fixes

Nature, 24 Jun 2025

The United States has lower life expectancy than most similarly wealthy nations. Chronic disease is part of the cause, but so are guns, drugs and cars.

How to speak to a vaccine sceptic: research reveals what works

Nature, 10 Jun 2025

Hesitancy about vaccinations is on the rise, but studies show there are specific ways to address people's questions.

Do smartphones and social media really harm teens’ mental health?

Nature, 02 Apr 2025

Researchers are debating the strength of evidence connecting technology to surging rates of adolescent mental illness. But they have some clear advice for parents.

How to make better decisions in an age of disinformation

Bloomberg UK, 21 Mar 2025

A new book by an infectious disease epidemiologist shows how proof is more elusive than we realize, whether in law, science, policy or math.

Alcohol and cancer risk: what you need to know

Nature, 11 Mar 2025

Experts weigh in on the risks of moderate drinking — and how people should assess them.

Are the Internet and AI affecting our memory? What the science says

Nature, 05 Feb 2025

Search engines, GPS maps and other tech can alter our ability to learn and remember. Now scientists are working out what AI might do.

Stand up and be counted: six ways to protest that will make your voice heard

The Guardian, 15 Jan 2025

The current wave of marches and activism around the world is the largest in documented history, giving scientists the chance to study what makes for a successful campaign

Science could solve some of the world’s biggest problems. Why aren’t governments using it?

Nature, 04 Dec 2024

A Nature global survey finds that most specialists are unhappy with systems to provide science advice to policymakers.

Can AI review the scientific literature — and figure out what it all means?

Nature, 13 Nov 2024

Artificial intelligence could help speedily summarize research. But it comes with risks.

Do smartphones and social media really harm teens’ mental health?

ADHD diagnoses are growing. What’s going on?

Nature, 25 Nov 2025

More children and adults are being diagnosed with ADHD in some countries. Science is helping to understand why — and how best to provide support.

Universities are embracing AI: will students get smarter or stop thinking?

Nature, 21 Oct 2025

Millions of students arriving at campuses are now using artificial intelligence. Worries abound.

Autism is on the rise: what’s really behind the increase?

Nature, 26 Aug 2025

RFK Jr has vowed to find out what’s responsible, but scientists say he is ignoring answers from decades of research.

How to make America healthy: the real problems — and best fixes

Nature, 24 Jun 2025

The United States has lower life expectancy than most similarly wealthy nations. Chronic disease is part of the cause, but so are guns, drugs and cars.

How to speak to a vaccine sceptic: research reveals what works

Nature, 10 Jun 2025

Hesitancy about vaccinations is on the rise, but studies show there are specific ways to address people's questions.

Exclusive: the most-cited papers of the twenty-first century

Nature, 15 Apr 2025

A Nature analysis reveals the 25 highest-cited papers published this century and explores why they are breaking records.

How to make better decisions in an age of disinformation

Bloomberg UK, 21 Mar 2025

A new book by an infectious disease epidemiologist shows how proof is more elusive than we realize, whether in law, science, policy or math.

Alcohol and cancer risk: what you need to know

Nature, 11 Mar 2025

Experts weigh in on the risks of moderate drinking — and how people should assess them.

Are the Internet and AI affecting our memory? What the science says

Nature, 05 Feb 2025

Search engines, GPS maps and other tech can alter our ability to learn and remember. Now scientists are working out what AI might do.

Stand up and be counted: six ways to protest that will make your voice heard

The Guardian, 15 Jan 2025

The current wave of marches and activism around the world is the largest in documented history, giving scientists the chance to study what makes for a successful campaign

Science could solve some of the world’s biggest problems. Why aren’t governments using it?

Nature, 04 Dec 2024

A Nature global survey finds that most specialists are unhappy with systems to provide science advice to policymakers.

Can AI review the scientific literature — and figure out what it all means?

Nature, 13 Nov 2024

Artificial intelligence could help speedily summarize research. But it comes with risks.

How to make better decisions in an age of disinformation

ADHD diagnoses are growing. What’s going on?

Nature, 25 Nov 2025

More children and adults are being diagnosed with ADHD in some countries. Science is helping to understand why — and how best to provide support.

Universities are embracing AI: will students get smarter or stop thinking?

Nature, 21 Oct 2025

Millions of students arriving at campuses are now using artificial intelligence. Worries abound.

Autism is on the rise: what’s really behind the increase?

Nature, 26 Aug 2025

RFK Jr has vowed to find out what’s responsible, but scientists say he is ignoring answers from decades of research.

How to make America healthy: the real problems — and best fixes

Nature, 24 Jun 2025

The United States has lower life expectancy than most similarly wealthy nations. Chronic disease is part of the cause, but so are guns, drugs and cars.

How to speak to a vaccine sceptic: research reveals what works

Nature, 10 Jun 2025

Hesitancy about vaccinations is on the rise, but studies show there are specific ways to address people's questions.

Exclusive: the most-cited papers of the twenty-first century

Nature, 15 Apr 2025

A Nature analysis reveals the 25 highest-cited papers published this century and explores why they are breaking records.

Do smartphones and social media really harm teens’ mental health?

Nature, 02 Apr 2025

Researchers are debating the strength of evidence connecting technology to surging rates of adolescent mental illness. But they have some clear advice for parents.

Alcohol and cancer risk: what you need to know

Nature, 11 Mar 2025

Experts weigh in on the risks of moderate drinking — and how people should assess them.

Are the Internet and AI affecting our memory? What the science says

Nature, 05 Feb 2025

Search engines, GPS maps and other tech can alter our ability to learn and remember. Now scientists are working out what AI might do.

Stand up and be counted: six ways to protest that will make your voice heard

The Guardian, 15 Jan 2025

The current wave of marches and activism around the world is the largest in documented history, giving scientists the chance to study what makes for a successful campaign

Science could solve some of the world’s biggest problems. Why aren’t governments using it?

Nature, 04 Dec 2024

A Nature global survey finds that most specialists are unhappy with systems to provide science advice to policymakers.

Can AI review the scientific literature — and figure out what it all means?

Nature, 13 Nov 2024

Artificial intelligence could help speedily summarize research. But it comes with risks.

Alcohol and cancer risk: what you need to know

ADHD diagnoses are growing. What’s going on?

Nature, 25 Nov 2025

More children and adults are being diagnosed with ADHD in some countries. Science is helping to understand why — and how best to provide support.

Universities are embracing AI: will students get smarter or stop thinking?

Nature, 21 Oct 2025

Millions of students arriving at campuses are now using artificial intelligence. Worries abound.

Autism is on the rise: what’s really behind the increase?

Nature, 26 Aug 2025

RFK Jr has vowed to find out what’s responsible, but scientists say he is ignoring answers from decades of research.

How to make America healthy: the real problems — and best fixes

Nature, 24 Jun 2025

The United States has lower life expectancy than most similarly wealthy nations. Chronic disease is part of the cause, but so are guns, drugs and cars.

How to speak to a vaccine sceptic: research reveals what works

Nature, 10 Jun 2025

Hesitancy about vaccinations is on the rise, but studies show there are specific ways to address people's questions.

Exclusive: the most-cited papers of the twenty-first century

Nature, 15 Apr 2025

A Nature analysis reveals the 25 highest-cited papers published this century and explores why they are breaking records.

Do smartphones and social media really harm teens’ mental health?

Nature, 02 Apr 2025

Researchers are debating the strength of evidence connecting technology to surging rates of adolescent mental illness. But they have some clear advice for parents.

How to make better decisions in an age of disinformation

Bloomberg UK, 21 Mar 2025

A new book by an infectious disease epidemiologist shows how proof is more elusive than we realize, whether in law, science, policy or math.

Are the Internet and AI affecting our memory? What the science says

Nature, 05 Feb 2025

Search engines, GPS maps and other tech can alter our ability to learn and remember. Now scientists are working out what AI might do.

Stand up and be counted: six ways to protest that will make your voice heard

The Guardian, 15 Jan 2025

The current wave of marches and activism around the world is the largest in documented history, giving scientists the chance to study what makes for a successful campaign

Science could solve some of the world’s biggest problems. Why aren’t governments using it?

Nature, 04 Dec 2024

A Nature global survey finds that most specialists are unhappy with systems to provide science advice to policymakers.

Can AI review the scientific literature — and figure out what it all means?

Nature, 13 Nov 2024

Artificial intelligence could help speedily summarize research. But it comes with risks.

Are the Internet and AI affecting our memory? What the science says

Britain’s birth cohort studies are the envy of the world

Independent on Sunday, 20 Feb 2016

From the dangers of smoking during pregnancy to the need for adult education, one extraordinary series of scientific studies, begun just after the Second World War, has informed cradle-to-grave health policy in this country. So why does almost no one know about them? And is the end around the corner?

The lab that knows where your time really goes

Nature, 21 Oct 2015

Armed with 850,000 diaries, an Oxford centre is trying to find out why modern life seems so hectic. The diaries offer the most detailed portrait ever created of when people work, sleep, play and socialize — and of how those patterns are changing.

Preshistoric proteins: Raising the dead

Nature, 21 Mar 2012

To dissect evolution, Joe Thornton resurrects proteins that have been extinct for many millions of years. His findings rebut creationists and challenge polluters.