Fed’s rate cut signals a recession may be ahead – and it may not have enough ammunition to fight it
The US economy may be in worse shape than it seems.
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How Congress turns citizens' voices into data points
People are contacting their elected representatives more frequently. What happens next?
Malicious bots and trolls spread vaccine misinformation – now social media companies are fighting back
Anti-vaccine info online might have foreign roots and political aims.
Collagen in your coffee? A scientist says forget it
A protein called collagen keeps us connected by keeping our tissues together. In recent years, it's gained popularity for restoring aging skin, with some people even saying you should drink it.
Wall Street is ignoring the omens of recession – here's why
An economist unravels the seeming contradiction between stocks flirting with all-time highs and growing fears of a recession.
Why carbon dioxide has such outsized influence on Earth's climate
Carbon dioxide makes up less than one-twentieth of 1% of Earth's atmosphere. How does this relatively scarce gas control Earth's thermostat?
Vaping likely has dangers that could take years for scientists to even know about
As vaping-related illnesses increase and deaths reported, an inhalation toxicologist explains why comparing the dangers of vaping to the dangers from cigarettes doesn't make sense.
How a person vapes, not just what a person vapes, could also play a big role in vaping harm
After six deaths and hundres of cases of lung disease in the United States, most flavored e-cigarettes have been banned.
Why a plan to lower prescription drug prices should not be piecemeal
Presidential candidates and the current president have all talked about ways to lower drug costs, but experts know it is going to take more than politics to change how drugs are priced in the US.
China is positioned to lead on climate change as the US rolls back its policies
The United Nations is calling on world governments to step up action against climate change. Can China, the world's biggest carbon emitter, fulfill its pledges?