Scientific information is complicated and full of caveats and clarifications. This, of course, absolutely ruins the shareability of even the most interesting facts and discoveries. So, what’s an ...

Sometimes, we catch an infection at an inconvenient time: Just before a super important work meeting, an eagerly awaited first date, or a good friend’s wedding. However, going to an event with an ...

Historically, biological reality included the existence of two immutable sexes, the humanity of a late-term fetus, and that childbirth was exclusive to one sex. Today, this reality is exchanged for ...

Walk down the health aisle of any supermarket and you'll see shelves lined with brightly packaged vitamin and mineral ...

We’re often told to “follow the science” — a comforting phrase that suggests clarity, objectivity, and consensus. But in today’s hyperpolarized world, even science itself has become a political ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

Summarizing complex scientific findings for a non-expert audience is one of the most important things a science journalist ...