Self-experimentation isn't unheard of in the annals of medical history. Meet five physicians whose bold — and sometimes fatal — gambles changed their fields forever. ...read more
The alternative therapy treatment for mood disorders like depression and anxiety uses one of the only legal psychedelics in the U.S. Researchers still grapple with how exactly it heals the mind. ...read more
While doctors typically recommend a limited range of medications with questionable efficacy, some specialists are embracing less conventional options for their patients. ...read more
The beloved fright night is the product of more than 2,000 years of religious and cultural interplay. ...read more
For millions of years, these spotted cats have collected and scarred bones. Now we’re learning to read those remnants and see how they reframe early human civilization. ...read more
The trials have confounded historians for centuries. Some scientists think a toxic fungus from rotten grain might be responsible. ...read more
Nanogenerators harvest energy from mechanical forces such as vibrations. Now a Chinese team has built such a generator from plant waste. ...read more
This young scientist founded a nonprofit that teaches people how to recycle water in their homes. ...read more