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Pervasive patterns in bird songs resemble those in human speech and song and are independent of vocal learning
Science, Volume 394, Issue 6823, Page 556-561, October 2026.
Constructing the history of a contested region
Science, Volume 394, Issue 6823, Page 492-492, October 2026.
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3090 results
Foamy microglia link oxylipins to disease progression in multiple sclerosis
Nature Neuroscience, Published online: 21 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41593-026-02302-3Foamy microglia are associated with multiple sclerosis progression, linking phagocytosis, altered lipid metabolism (oxylipins) and lysosomal stress to nonclassical neuroinflammation and disease severity, highlighting potential therapeutic targets.
STAT+: RFK Jr.’s screen time warning
RFK Jr. is urging limits on how much screen time kids get, in a new government advisory.
STAT+: Immunovant shares surge on arthritis trial data
Trial results for Lilly's "triple-G" drug, FDA's leadership purge leaves chaos, and more biotech news from The Readout
STAT+: Acting head of NIH’s infectious disease institute reported to have stepped down
Jeffery Taubenberger, the acting head of the NIAID, the NIH’s infectious disease institute, is reported to have stepped down.
STAT+: Elevance executive ordered to testify in Medicare Advantage fraud case
The DOJ alleges Elevance fraudulently billed the government for inaccurate medical diagnoses.
Anthropic’s Code with Claude showed off coding’s future—whether you like it or not
The vibes were strong at Code with Claude, Anthropic’s two-day event for software developers in London that kicked off on May 19, the same day as Google’s I/O in Palo Alto. (A coincidence, not a flex, Anthropic staffers assured me.)…
Senate committee questions NIH director on 2027 budget
Watch as NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya is questioned by the Senate Appropriations Committee this morning on President Trump’s budget proposal for the 2027 fiscal year.
The Download: online safety’s future and climate tech’s big pivot
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Tech researchers are suing the Trump administration over the future of online safety For months, the…
Climate tech companies are pivoting to critical minerals
We’re over a year into the second Trump administration here in the US, and support for climate causes is weak. But climate tech companies are finding ways to survive and even thrive in this new environment, including by focusing on…
Tech researchers are suing the Trump administration over the future of online safety
Since its earliest days back in office, the Trump administration has been going after researchers who study and try to counter hate speech, harassment, propaganda, and disinformation online. Now, some of those researchers are fighting back. Last week their lawsuit—which…
Green steel startup Boston Metal is doubling down on critical metals
The startup Boston Metal has raised a $75 million funding round to produce critical metals, MIT Technology Review can exclusively report. The company has been known largely for its efforts to clean up steel production, an industry that’s responsible for…
Factors associated with psychological distress among family caregivers of preschool children with autism: an analysis
ObjectiveTo identify factors associated with psychological distress among family caregivers of preschool-aged children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) using LASSO regression and random forest algorithms.MethodsA convenience sampling method was employed to recruit 213 caregivers of preschool-aged children with ASD from…
Lifestyle, psychological and demographic predictors of anxiety: insights from a large-scale survey and machine learning analysis
ObjectiveAnxiety is influenced by a combination of lifestyle, psychological, and demographic factors. This study aimed to evaluate these associations and explore the potential of machine learning in predicting anxiety severity.MethodsAnxiety levels were evaluated using a large survey-based dataset of 11,…
Seasonal and gender-specific patterns in prescriptions for hypnotic and sedative medications in primary care
IntroductionPopulation-level prevalence of sleep disorders can be assessed using prescription data for hypnotic and sedative medications. Such prescribing patterns exhibit seasonality that may be linked to variations in daylight exposure. The aim of this study was to analyze temporal trends…
Exploring the life stories of young adult men in prison with a history of dual harm
People who engage in both self-harm and violence (‘dual harm’) in prison cause widespread disruption to prison services. Whilst the behavioural profile of such individuals is gaining attention, there is very little research which explores their life histories and how…
HPV vaccines, 20 years on
Nature Medicine, Published online: 20 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41591-026-04374-xWomen are now at the very center of the global cancer control agenda, but there are major challenges ahead.
Aspects of Quality of Life in Interstitial Lung Disease: Pilot Observational Cross-Sectional Study in a Single Center
Background: Quality of life (QOL) is an important aspect of every chronic disease, including interstitial lung disease (ILD). QOL is perceived as a significant patient-centered outcome. Objective: This study aims to identify factors correlating with different aspects of QOL in…
Feasibility of Videoconference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Somatic Symptom Disorder: Single-Arm Pilot Trial
Background: Somatic symptom disorder (SSD) is a mental disorder marked by persistent somatic symptoms and maladaptive health-related thoughts, feelings, or behaviors. Cognitive behavioral therapy has been shown to be effective in treating SSD, reducing patients’ somatic symptoms, depressive symptoms, and…
Development, Feasibility, Acceptability, and Usability of an Artificial Intelligence–Powered Chatbot (Suzy) to Support Patients in Substance Use Disorder Recovery: Multiphase Study
Background: Substance use disorder (SUD) remains a major public health crisis in the United States, with significant challenges in treatment access, retention, and workforce capacity. SUD care teams, including addiction medicine physicians and peer recovery coaches (PRCs), support patients receiving…
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Pervasive patterns in bird songs resemble those in human speech and song and are independent of vocal learning
Science, Volume 394, Issue 6823, Page 556-561, October 2026.
Constructing the history of a contested region
Science, Volume 394, Issue 6823, Page 492-492, October 2026.
News
3090 results
Foamy microglia link oxylipins to disease progression in multiple sclerosis
Nature Neuroscience, Published online: 21 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41593-026-02302-3Foamy microglia are associated with multiple sclerosis progression, linking phagocytosis, altered lipid metabolism (oxylipins) and lysosomal stress to nonclassical neuroinflammation and disease severity, highlighting potential therapeutic targets.
STAT+: RFK Jr.’s screen time warning
RFK Jr. is urging limits on how much screen time kids get, in a new government advisory.
STAT+: Immunovant shares surge on arthritis trial data
Trial results for Lilly's "triple-G" drug, FDA's leadership purge leaves chaos, and more biotech news from The Readout
STAT+: Acting head of NIH’s infectious disease institute reported to have stepped down
Jeffery Taubenberger, the acting head of the NIAID, the NIH’s infectious disease institute, is reported to have stepped down.
STAT+: Elevance executive ordered to testify in Medicare Advantage fraud case
The DOJ alleges Elevance fraudulently billed the government for inaccurate medical diagnoses.
Anthropic’s Code with Claude showed off coding’s future—whether you like it or not
The vibes were strong at Code with Claude, Anthropic’s two-day event for software developers in London that kicked off on May 19, the same day as Google’s I/O in Palo Alto. (A coincidence, not a flex, Anthropic staffers assured me.)…
Senate committee questions NIH director on 2027 budget
Watch as NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya is questioned by the Senate Appropriations Committee this morning on President Trump’s budget proposal for the 2027 fiscal year.
The Download: online safety’s future and climate tech’s big pivot
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Tech researchers are suing the Trump administration over the future of online safety For months, the…
Climate tech companies are pivoting to critical minerals
We’re over a year into the second Trump administration here in the US, and support for climate causes is weak. But climate tech companies are finding ways to survive and even thrive in this new environment, including by focusing on…
Tech researchers are suing the Trump administration over the future of online safety
Since its earliest days back in office, the Trump administration has been going after researchers who study and try to counter hate speech, harassment, propaganda, and disinformation online. Now, some of those researchers are fighting back. Last week their lawsuit—which…
Green steel startup Boston Metal is doubling down on critical metals
The startup Boston Metal has raised a $75 million funding round to produce critical metals, MIT Technology Review can exclusively report. The company has been known largely for its efforts to clean up steel production, an industry that’s responsible for…
Factors associated with psychological distress among family caregivers of preschool children with autism: an analysis
ObjectiveTo identify factors associated with psychological distress among family caregivers of preschool-aged children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) using LASSO regression and random forest algorithms.MethodsA convenience sampling method was employed to recruit 213 caregivers of preschool-aged children with ASD from…
Lifestyle, psychological and demographic predictors of anxiety: insights from a large-scale survey and machine learning analysis
ObjectiveAnxiety is influenced by a combination of lifestyle, psychological, and demographic factors. This study aimed to evaluate these associations and explore the potential of machine learning in predicting anxiety severity.MethodsAnxiety levels were evaluated using a large survey-based dataset of 11,…
Seasonal and gender-specific patterns in prescriptions for hypnotic and sedative medications in primary care
IntroductionPopulation-level prevalence of sleep disorders can be assessed using prescription data for hypnotic and sedative medications. Such prescribing patterns exhibit seasonality that may be linked to variations in daylight exposure. The aim of this study was to analyze temporal trends…
Exploring the life stories of young adult men in prison with a history of dual harm
People who engage in both self-harm and violence (‘dual harm’) in prison cause widespread disruption to prison services. Whilst the behavioural profile of such individuals is gaining attention, there is very little research which explores their life histories and how…
HPV vaccines, 20 years on
Nature Medicine, Published online: 20 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41591-026-04374-xWomen are now at the very center of the global cancer control agenda, but there are major challenges ahead.
Aspects of Quality of Life in Interstitial Lung Disease: Pilot Observational Cross-Sectional Study in a Single Center
Background: Quality of life (QOL) is an important aspect of every chronic disease, including interstitial lung disease (ILD). QOL is perceived as a significant patient-centered outcome. Objective: This study aims to identify factors correlating with different aspects of QOL in…
Feasibility of Videoconference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Somatic Symptom Disorder: Single-Arm Pilot Trial
Background: Somatic symptom disorder (SSD) is a mental disorder marked by persistent somatic symptoms and maladaptive health-related thoughts, feelings, or behaviors. Cognitive behavioral therapy has been shown to be effective in treating SSD, reducing patients’ somatic symptoms, depressive symptoms, and…
Development, Feasibility, Acceptability, and Usability of an Artificial Intelligence–Powered Chatbot (Suzy) to Support Patients in Substance Use Disorder Recovery: Multiphase Study
Background: Substance use disorder (SUD) remains a major public health crisis in the United States, with significant challenges in treatment access, retention, and workforce capacity. SUD care teams, including addiction medicine physicians and peer recovery coaches (PRCs), support patients receiving…