What does recent research tell us about the efficacy of gender-affirming care?

In this episode of X-Nation, we’ve got a ton of news to discuss in the X-Buzz. Plus, we look at the Month in X for August 2026.  Month in ...

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Science is often presented as a set of propositions to affirm. On those terms, the existence of God becomes yet another such proposition, and all science can offer is a yes or a no.

Science is often presented as a set of propositions to affirm. On those terms, the existence of God becomes yet another such proposition, and all science can offer is a yes or a no.

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18 years and 250 episodes later, we’re still here! We’ll certainly cover the Month in X for June 2026, but we’ll also ask.. How Do You Sol...

Molecular biology features numerous complexes of proteins that coordinate in an interlocking fashion to fulfill different functions. Adaptive evolution explains some of this complexity, but needn't be...

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Humans are profoundly social, in more dimensions than any other creature. How do we put our powerful abilities to the best use?

When it comes to slowing down our biological aging, engaging with arts and culture is as beneficial as physical activity, a new study suggests.

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...[W]hat troubles me most is how often an overly simplistic and reductive understanding of biology is dragged out in an attempt to refute the validity of some of these [gender identity] categories. M...

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The fields of Origin of Life and Artificial Life both question what life is and how it emerges from a distinct set of "pre-life" dynamics. One common feature of most substrates where life emerges...

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As the virus continues to mutate, scientific advisers to the C.D.C. are urging Americans to roll up their sleeves again for annual vaccinations.