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The Trouble with Cancer Screening

Tests for cancer often lead to more confusion than clarity. Here’s how to understand them.

An Ice Island as Big as Manhattan Just Broke Off Greenland

It’s a “remarkable” parting of the ways

August 13, 2026

Extraordinary Experiences Are More Common Than You Think

How you make sense of the experience shapes its impact your well-being

August 12, 2026

Is Cannabis Good for Your Heart?

You might be surprised. (Scientists were.)

August 12, 2026

Is It Better to Have a Lot of Casual Friends or a Few Close Ones?

Friendships are integral to human health and well being, yet researchers know very little about how people make friends. A new study investigated what people prioritize for new friendships.

Loner Kids May Be Happier Than You Think

A new study is offering insights into a crucial period of child development

August 12, 2026

There’s No Link Between Crime and Unauthorized Immigration

A massive new first-of-its-kind study zooms into the neighborhood level

August 12, 2026

How Our Attraction to Natural Fixes Can Stymie Climate Progress

Does a human-made problem need a natural solution?

August 11, 2026

“We Wanted to Create An Experience of Microscopic Awe”: A Radical New View of Sacred Plants

Fluorescent visions of the guts of living sacred plants from all over the Americas

August 11, 2026