After a century, insulin is still expensive – could DIYers change that?
In the coming decades, DIY biologists could provide patients with the knowledge needed to produce for themselves the drugs their lives depend on.
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New data paint an unpleasant picture of poverty in the U.S.
Child poverty has been relatively high in the U.S. since the late 1970s; for children in a female-headed household, the rate is near 50 percent.
Celebrating the 150th anniversary of helium's discovery – why we need it more than ever
Aside from balloons and making our voice squeaky, what use is helium? Should we care whether or not we run out of the gaseous stuff?
Humans gave leprosy to armadillos – now they are giving it back to us
Although leprosy remains a disease that few people in the U.S. worry about, people should take care with how they interact with armadillos.
American farmers want trade partners not handouts – an agricultural economist explains
If the trade conflict with China continues much longer, it will likely leave lasting scars on the entire agricultural sector as well as the overall U.S. economy.
Three questions about tequila, answered
Debunking some myths and exploring some little-known aspects of the Mexican spirit that's become a global phenomenon
The U.S. natural gas industry is leaking way more methane than previously thought. Here’s why that matters.
Producing and transporting natural gas releases methane, a greenhouse gas that also contributes to climate change. How big is the methane problem?
The U.S. natural gas industry is leaking way more methane than previously thought. Here’s why that matters
Producing and transporting natural gas releases methane, a greenhouse gas that also contributes to climate change. How big is the methane problem?
A brief history of the s'more, America's favorite campfire snack
Huddling around a campfire and eating gooey marshmallows and warm chocolate sandwiched between two graham crackers may feel like primeval traditions. But every part of the process is a product of the Industrial Revolution.
The West Antarctic Ice Sheet is in trouble – but the ground beneath it may buy some time
As the West Antarctic Ice Sheet melts, the land beneath rebounds – at a faster rate than thought.