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The Complex Riddles of Rheumatoid Arthritis
The Complex Riddles of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Latest therapies control the inflammatory disease for many but not all. Scientists are investigating the roots of the variability and what…
Knowable Magazine
Sep 20, 2018
The Mind of an Anthill
The Mind of an Anthill
Can we use the tools of psychology to understand how colonies of social insects make decisions?
Knowable Magazine
Sep 19, 2018
Searching for Chocolate’s Roots, and Enemies, in Colombia’s Wilderness
Searching for Chocolate’s Roots, and Enemies, in Colombia’s Wilderness
A newfound peace has spurred the hunt for disease-resistant wild cacao within the nation’s borders. What scientists find could help the…
Knowable Magazine
Sep 16, 2018
Marine Wildlife Is Starting to Suffocate
Marine Wildlife Is Starting to Suffocate
Global warming and agricultural runoff have driven the loss of oxygen in oceans around the world, with looming ecological consequences
Knowable Magazine
Sep 12, 2018
Pathways to a Cure for AIDS
Pathways to a Cure for AIDS
Medications can control HIV, but not eliminate it. Scientists hope to one day vanquish it completely
Knowable Magazine
Sep 11, 2018
The Truth in Baby Teeth
The Truth in Baby Teeth
Fossilized remains of children have a lot to tell us about their short lives—a Q&A with evolutionary anthropologist Tanya Smith
Knowable Magazine
Sep 10, 2018
The Marks of Extinction
The Marks of Extinction
The mass die-offs of Earth’s past may hold clues to our future
Knowable Magazine
Sep 9, 2018
Is It Time to Bring Data to Managing?
Is It Time to Bring Data to Managing?
Trendy office layouts. Performance reviews that crush morale. There’s plenty of evidence on how to get the best out of workers, but…
Knowable Magazine
Sep 3, 2018
Fighting Urban Violence, One Empty Lot at a Time
Fighting Urban Violence, One Empty Lot at a Time
Could cleaning up neighborhoods make cities safer? Researchers are looking at novel, inexpensive solutions to crime that everyone can agree…
Knowable Magazine
Aug 30, 2018
Top 10 Secrets About Stress and Health
Top 10 Secrets About Stress and Health
The strain of life — from everyday conflicts to major losses — can stretch our well-being to the breaking point. Here’s what scientists…
Knowable Magazine
Aug 30, 2018
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