Society

What’s the protocol for creating a healthy new human when you subtract Earth from the equation?

This could be a “hinge year” in history: the opportunity to grasp a new and improved future for ourselves, our children, and our planet—or not.

Paradoxically, people who are lonely may have more active social brains.

Are 21st century rites of passage an essential human need?

As our understanding of the genome evolves, the metaphors we use to describe it should, too.

Low levels of the naturally occurring, soft shiny metal could reduce violence and enhance moods for all.

These artists are prototyping alternative culinary futures to inspire food production that is more just, biodiverse, and beautiful.

Juan Enriquez explores the possibility and inevitable risks of human speciation.

As Western medicine brings psychedelics into mainstream use, a growing movement is innovating new business models grounded in reciprocity and inclusion.

A conversation with Angela Chen, author of ”Ace: What Asexuality Reveals About Desire, Society, and the Meaning of Sex.”

Azizi Seixas uses sleep to study health inequalities—and make us all feel and snooze better.

These scholars of color combine scientific inquiry and social justice.

Will the frenzied rush to understand and treat SARS-CoV-2 bring longer lasting benefit to the world of scientific research and medicine?