Lead bullets are the preferred ammunition in the U.S. by a wide margin — even though research has linked them to a raft of environmental and health risks.

More light at the day’s end comes at a price: much later winter sunrises across much of the U.S. Scientists have documented consequences for public health and the economy.

California's workplace safety systems are the perfect proving ground for policies that recognize the hazards of disrupting circadian rhythms.

The following is a statement from Writers Guild of America East members at Scientific American on today’s decision to sell Springer Nature and lay off staff: “Earlier today in an all-staff meeting we ...

The resurgence of measles in the United States, driven by declining childhood vaccination coverage, poses a substantial public health and economic ...

Bixonimania doesn’t exist except in a clutch of obviously bogus academic papers. So why did AI chatbots warn people about this fictional illness?

Lynne Peeples was on a quest to better understand circadian rhythm, so she stayed in a bunker 50 feet below ground for ten days straight.

People are buying helmets, face masks, vests and beds that emit long-wavelength light. Beneath the hype, there is some interesting biology.

Daylight Saving Time begins today, so we’re looking back at this archive interview with science journalist Lynne Peeples, who wrote a book called "The Inner Clock: Living In Sync With Our Circadian Rh...

What’s the science behind acupuncture?

Studying ancient sea creatures’ snoozing habits could shed light on the origins of sleep.

Researchers say that choosing better bulbs and being intentional about where you place them can make a real difference.

Better ways to measure cognitive exhaustion could point to treatments for long COVID and other debilitating disorders.

The US FDA is removing serious health warnings from hormone replacement therapies. Scientists worry that more work is needed to get the message right.

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Tens of thousands of people held across the US amid Trump’s immigration crackdown could face an insidious hazard: broken internal clocks

Chuck the gadgets, the fads and the alarm. Circadian research reveals how important your body’s internal clock is to blissful slumber.

Steep population declines in most countries are expected to have negative impacts over the next several generations, but adaptation is possible.

Despite climate extremes, pandemics and a global AI revolution, science reporting remains underfunded and undervalued.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said to 'do your own research.' Here's your guide.

Studies in rodents and humans suggest that low levels of the metal contribute to cognitive decline.

Better stress assessment and tailored interventions could give clinicians the tools they need to fend off lasting damage.

Science Journalist Lynne Peeples says adequate light in the morning, means a better night’s sleep. #newdaynw

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said to 'do your own research.' Here's your guide.