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The Science Behind The Placebo Effect
Researchers are learning that placebos might be even more effective when patients know they’re receiving them.
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New COVID Boosters Arrive Amid Rise In Infections
Three new vaccines will be available this fall to address COVID, the flu, and RSV. Here’s how you can stay safer in the coming months.
Science Friday Live In Chicago
On Sunday, October 29, join Ira Flatow and the Science Friday team in Chicago, Illinois to hear local science stories.
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Keeping Tabs On Tick Bites
“The Tick App” lets you log information about your bite and helps scientists understand how ticks are spreading.
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What’s That Smell? An AI Nose Knows
A computer model can map the structure of a chemical to predict what it probably smells like.
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As Temperatures Rise, Farmworkers Are Unprotected
Advocates demand additional safety measures amidst preventable heat-related deaths.
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Unraveling the Mysteries Of The Y Chromosome
Assembling the complete sequence of the Y chromosome is an important step toward understanding the human genome.
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The Surgeon General Warns About An Epidemic Of Loneliness
Dr. Vivek Murthy on the intersection of youth mental health, social media, and loneliness.
Your Tick Bite Can Help Scientists Map The Spread Of Disease
Resources like “The Tick App” and local tick research labs can help you learn about tick exposure and contribute to the science that’s tracking their impact.
“The Pod Generation” Explores High-Tech Alternatives To Pregnancy
In the film “The Pod Generation,” a couple finds out what it’s like to grow their baby inside a pod. But how will the technology affect society?