These scientists are working to extend the lifespan of pet dogs—and their owners
Matt Kaeberlein is what you might call a dog person. He has grown up with…
The quest to show that biological sex matters in the immune system
Sabra Klein is deeply aware that sex matters. During her PhD research at Johns Hopkins…
The Download: extending dogs’ lives, and sex and the immune system
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s…
China has censored a top health information platform
DXY is the latest victim of a polarized social media environment in China, where scientific…
A bioengineered cornea can restore sight to blind people
A bioengineered cornea has restored vision to people with impaired eyesight, including those who were…
How to craft effective AI policy
A conversation about equity and what it takes to make effective AI policy. This episode…
Deep learning can almost perfectly predict how ice forms
Researchers have used deep learning to model more precisely than ever before how ice crystals…
Predicting the climate bill’s effects is harder than you might think
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which marks the US’s largest-ever investment in climate and…
The Download: AI to predict ice, and healthcare censorship in China
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s…
Google examines how different generations handle misinformation
A habit called “lateral reading” is a core part of any good fact-checking routine. It…