Police killings of civilians in the US have been undercounted by more than half in official statistics

Research found that police officers killed more than 30,000 people from 1980 to 2018 – 17,000 more than official federal data suggests.

Fablina Sharara, Researcher at the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington • conversation
Oct. 5, 2021 • ~5 min

Tylenol could be risky for pregnant women – a new review of 25 years of research finds acetaminophen may contribute to ADHD and other developmental disorders in children

Tylenol has long been considered a go-to medication for low to moderate pain and for fever reduction, even during pregnancy. But mounting evidence suggests that it is unsafe for fetal development.

Ann Z. Bauer, Postdoctoral Fellow in Epidemiology, University of Massachusetts Lowell • conversation
Oct. 1, 2021 • ~5 min

Combining an HIV vaccine with immunotherapy may reduce the need for daily medication

People with HIV need to take daily medication to keep the virus at bay. A study has found that a new treatment combination could boost immunity and control virus levels even after stopping medication.

Rama Rao Amara, Professor of Microbology and Immunology, Emory University • conversation
Sept. 29, 2021 • ~6 min

Should teens taking ADHD, anxiety and depression drugs consume energy drinks and coffee?

Energy drinks and coffee both contain lots of caffeine. That’s a problem for teens, especially those who take prescription stimulants.

Lina Begdache, Assistant Professor of Nutrition, Binghamton University, State University of New York • conversation
Sept. 27, 2021 • ~5 min

Half of unvaccinated workers say they'd rather quit than get a shot – but real-world data suggest few are following through

While surveys have shown a large share of unvaccinated workers threatening to quit over a mandate, the reality is few actually do.

Annie Neimand, Research Director and Digital Strategist for frank, College of Journalism and Communications, University of Florida • conversation
Sept. 24, 2021 • ~5 min

Study shows an abortion ban may lead to a 21% increase in pregnancy-related deaths

Carrying a pregnancy to term is riskier than having an abortion, especially for non-Hispanic Black women.

Amanda Jean Stevenson, Assistant Professor of Sociology, University of Colorado Boulder • conversation
Sept. 22, 2021 • ~5 min

Artificial intelligence can help highway departments find bats roosting under bridges

Bats roost under bridges and culverts across North America, so highway departments have to check for them before repairing bridges. A new AI tool makes those inspections faster and more accurate.

Tianshu Li, Research Assistant in Systems Engineering, University of Virginia • conversation
Sept. 21, 2021 • ~5 min

How many satellites are orbiting Earth?

In the past decade, the number of satellites in orbit has skyrocketed thanks to tiny electronics and cheap launches. The crowded night sky is posing problems for astronomers and astronauts.

Supriya Chakrabarti, Professor of Physics, University of Massachusetts Lowell • conversation
Sept. 17, 2021 • ~6 min

Brain scans of Black women who experience racism show trauma-like effects, putting them at higher risk for future health problems

New research points to a biological way that racism can lead to health disparities.

Sierra Carter, Assistant Professor of Psychology, Georgia State University • conversation
Sept. 15, 2021 • ~5 min

What happens when your foot falls asleep?

An exercise physiologist explains how it’s a problem of communication between your brain and your body.

Zachary Gillen, Assistant Professor of Exercise Physiology, Mississippi State University • conversation
Sept. 13, 2021 • ~5 min

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