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Americans’ trust in the CDC’s vaccine recommendations declines markedly under Trump
2+ hour, 20+ min ago (149+ words) One in three Americans trust childhood vaccine guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics more than the CDC's recommendations, a new poll finds By Claire Cameron edited by Tanya Lewis Just six in 10 Americans trust the federal government's childhood vaccine…...
The kids are all right
8+ hour ago (416+ words) The kids are all right Surprising studies show young people are doing better than previous generations in many ways By Melinda Wenner Moyer edited by Clara Moskowitz It was December 2025, and Katie Tobin's kids were fighting again. This time it…...
What 39 traits reveal about the autism spectrum
8+ hour ago (248+ words) Here's what the autism spectrum really looks like The autism spectrum is big, vibrant and complicated, a new graphic of 39 traits shows By Allison Parshall & Amanda Monta'ez edited by Jen Christiansen & Clara Moskowitz Autism is a spectrum. This metaphor is…...
First-of-its-kind vaccine protects children from deadly intestinal infections
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (220+ words) ETVAX is the first vaccine that offers significant protection against pathogenic E. coli in children By Sahas Mehra edited by Tanya Lewis Scientists have developed a vaccine for a toxic form of E. coli bacteria that causes diarrhea in children in low-income…...
A clever math shortcut could reveal your problem-solving superpower
1+ week, 1+ day ago (181+ words) A clever math shortcut could reveal your problem-solving superpower Mental math shortcuts suggest future STEM performance'and gender is a significant predictor By Emma R. Hasson edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier What is 29 + 14? In a new study, researchers asked a group of…...
Mumps is back, but vaccines can prevent it
1+ week, 4+ day ago (425+ words) Mumps infections reveal that vaccine-preventable illnesses are resurging in the U.S. Maryland is one of several states that are reporting cases of the infectious disease mumps, suggesting the return of diseases'like measles'that vaccines protect against By Tanya Lewis edited by Claire…...
‘Mind-blowing’ baby chick study challenges a theory of how humans evolved language
3+ week, 4+ day ago (254+ words) Mind-blowing" baby chick study challenges a theory of how humans evolved language Newborn chicks connect sounds with shapes just like humans, suggesting deep evolutionary roots of the "bouba-kiki" effect By Cody Cottier edited by Allison Parshall Because the tests took…...
A veteran teacher explains how to use AI in the classroom the right way
1+ mon, 8+ hour ago (780+ words) After teaching for 30 years, Jen Roberts has found an unlikely ally in AI Veteran teacher Jen Roberts explains why generative tools are more than just a platform for cheating'they're a way to make classrooms fairer and more human By Deni…...
RFK, Jr., shifts focus to questioning whether cell phones are safe. Here’s what the science says
2+ mon, 22+ hour ago (298+ words) RFK, Jr., shifts focus to questioning whether cell phones are safe. Here's what the science says The possible health effects of radiofrequency waves emitted by cell phones has been a subject of debate for decades By Jackie Flynn Mogensen edited…...
Try These Scientific Alternatives to a Yule Log this Holiday Season
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (235+ words) Tired of an Old-Fashioned Yule Log Video? Try These Scientific Alternatives Instead Happy holidays from all of us at Scientific American By Kelso Harper & Tom Lum Sure, a crackling yule log in a digital fireplace may be cozy, but it's…...