How turmeric became a naturopathic cure-all without the evidence to back it up
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We worked with scientists in the field to explain how we’re growing meats in labs—and when you can eat them. It's your introduction to the next agricultural revolution.
I’m a Russian scientist. Why can’t Americans see past my citizenship?
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Five facts about Mae Jemison, doctor, dancer, and the first woman of color in space
Read now →You know she went to space. But do you know which TV show inspired her to go?
In science, failure can be a blessing. Just look at Viagra
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It's easy to overlook where our meat comes from
Read now →Inside the long, invisible supply chains transporting meat from slaughter to supermarket
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Aging is not the inexorable process we thought it was
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Why studies that rely too much on drugs often fail to hold up
Read now →A pharmacologist argues that scientists shouldn't depend on pharmacological agents
Mouth-watering flavor is harder to engineer than we hoped
Read now →Cultured meat is making rapid advances, but there's still a long way to go