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How Schizophrenia Resembles the Aging Brain
The search for schizophrenia’s biological basis reveals an unexpected link to cellular changes seen in aging brains.
by Ann Thomas
What Makes Fish Fast?
George Lauder investigates nature’s solutions to underwater speed.
Preparing for the Energy Transition
Expect massive job losses in industries associated with fossil fuels. The time to get ready is now.
by Erin O'Donnell
Reforming International Finance
Is it time to reform global financial institutions that support economic and political stability?
by Max J. Krupnick
The Brain-Cancer Link
Growth-stimulating crosstalk between the brain and cancer tumors presents a new target for therapy.
by Daniel Oberhaus
What Makes Humans Smart?
The critical role of cultural intelligence
by Jonathan Shaw
Polishing off Plastic Pollution?
Engineering microbes to metabolize plastic waste
by Colleen Walsh
Picking Team Players
A test can identify these productivity-boosting personnel.
by Max J. Krupnick
Spotting Pollutants from Space
A satellite-mounted instrument developed at the Center for Astrophysics will track air pollution hourly across North America.
by Jonathan Shaw
Nepotism’s Impact in the Job Market
How connections in blue-collar work disadvantage women and blacks
by Max J. Krupnick
Engineering Virus-free Cells… and Organs?
Harvard researchers have built bacteria resistant to viral infections.
by Daniel Oberhaus