Experimental Musings

As scientists race toward a vaccine for the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, we keep hearing about the notion of herd immunity. So, let’s take a moment to look at herd immunity through the lens of science.

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and while it’s a hard topic to discuss, over half of all adults have been personally touched by suicide. Find out how neuroscience is helping saves lives.

While 94 percent of all US households have a jar of peanut butter in the pantry, there are those whose lives depend on not having a single peanut in the house. To celebrate National Peanut Day, we're looking at the science behind peanut allergies.

A majority of images used in medical literature and textbooks showcase illnesses on lighter skin tones. A 20-year-old med student in London is changing that by creating resources showing what symptoms look like on darker skin.

Managing stress is a crucial part of how we will all get through this pandemic. Perhaps you've heard that yoga is great, but does it really reduce stress or is it just a hippie urban legend?