While using mRNA as medicine is new, mRNA has been inside you for your entire life. The cells in your body create mRNAs that serve as instructions to make specific proteins you need to function. Researchers can create new mRNAs to correct those
Scientists and space agencies are shooting for the Moon -- 5 essential reads on modern lunar missions
The year 2023 proved a big one for lunar science. India’s Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft landed[1] near the south pole of the Moon, a huge accomplishment for a country relatively new to the space scene, especially after its Chandrayaan-2 craft crashed[2] in
Teens don't know everything − and those who acknowledge that fact are more eager to learn
If you, like me, grew up in the 1980s and 1990s, you may have come across the classic refrigerator magnet, “Teenagers, leave home now while you still know everything.”
Perhaps you know a teen, or maybe you were a teen, like this: pop-star energy, a
Why do people have wisdom teeth?
Curious Kids[1] is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. [2]. Why do people have wisdom teeth? – Jack J., age 17, Dedham, Massachusetts Wisdom teeth are
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Turning annual performance reviews into 'humble encounters' yields dividends for employees and managers
Every year, employees worldwide enter annual performance reviews with mixed feelings. Do employees enter these conversations with enthusiasm to learn new things? Rarely. Are managers eager to have these conversations and coach their employees on how they can
Disinformation is rampant on social media – a social psychologist explains the tactics used against you
Information warfare abounds, and everyone online has been drafted[1] whether they know it or not.
Disinformation is deliberately generated misleading content disseminated for selfish or malicious purposes. Unlike misinformation, which may be shared unwittingly or
When research study materials don't speak their participants' language, data can get lost in translation
Imagine your mother has cancer. You just heard about a promising new experimental treatment and want to enroll her in the study. However, your mother immigrated to the U.S. as an adult and speaks limited English. When you reach out to the research team,