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Features
We Call DNA a Language. Is It?
As our understanding of the genome evolves, the metaphors we use to describe it should, too.
By
Luke Shors
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Lithium: The Next Trend in Microdosing?
Low levels of the naturally occurring, soft shiny metal could reduce violence and enhance moods for all.
By
Zoe Cormier
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EXCERPT
Unhinged, Bonkers, and Delicious
These artists are prototyping alternative culinary futures to inspire food production that is more just, biodiverse, and beautiful.
By
Zack Denfeld
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Cathrine Kramer
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Emma Conley
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PROFILE
The Focus of His Energy
Neal Kassell is on a mission to bring focused ultrasound therapy to the masses.
By
Jason Socrates Bardi
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EXCERPT
True Human Diversity is Finally Imaginable. Are We Ready?
Juan Enriquez explores the possibility and inevitable risks of human speciation.
By
Juan Enriquez
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Inside the Movement to Decolonize Psychedelic Pharma
As Western medicine brings psychedelics into mainstream use, a growing movement is innovating new business models grounded in reciprocity and inclusion.
By
Carolyn Gregoire
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Q&A
What is Asexuality?
A conversation with Angela Chen, author of “Ace: What Asexuality Reveals About Desire, Society, and the Meaning of Sex.”
By
Anna Nowogrodzki
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REVIEW
Let Your Gut Be Your Guide
The Zoe dietary app zeroes in on timing and food combinations to maximize wellness.
By
Richard Sprague
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DEBUNKER
The “5-Second Rule”
It’s time for a snack, and you’re holding a piece of buttered toast. Then—damn it!—you drop it. Of course it lands butter side down. You…
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Natasha Frost
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Taste 2.0 is Here
The discovery of a new taste cell deepens our understanding of this complex and adaptive sensory system.
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Jason Socrates Bardi
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PROFILE
Big Dreams of Personalized Health
Azizi Seixas uses sleep to study health inequalities—and make us all feel and snooze better.
By
Elizabeth Preston
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Get Up to Speed On the State of Eco-Fashion
The race is on to bioengineer carbon-neutral, recyclable, biodegradable, and affordable materials.
By
Alden Wicker
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BOOK REVIEW
5 Books That Grapple with the Thorny Issue of Genetics and Race
These scholars of color combine scientific inquiry and social justice.
By
Georgia Frances King
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How to Change Your Mind Over a Glass of Wine
Becoming an expert in anything, whether it’s wine tasting or mathematics, changes the way you perceive the world.
By
Ann-Sophie Barwich
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DEBUNKER
Is There a Link Between Sugar and Hyperactivity?
It’s a phenomenon all too familiar to many parents: An ordinarily calm kid runs amok at the bowling alley, gorging himself on pizza and cola,…
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Natasha Frost
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