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Astropharmacies could grow drugs on demand for future space travelers.

This could be a “hinge year” in history: the opportunity to grasp a new and improved future for ourselves, our children, and our planet—or not.

Paradoxically, people who are lonely may have more active social brains.

Living design elements create a serene, multisensory, healing experience.

Are 21st century rites of passage an essential human need?

Featuring cactus shoes, custom probiotics, never-ending glow sticks, and more.

As our understanding of the genome evolves, the metaphors we use to describe it should, too.

Low levels of the naturally occurring, soft shiny metal could reduce violence and enhance moods for all.

These artists are prototyping alternative culinary futures to inspire food production that is more just, biodiverse, and beautiful.

Neal Kassell is on a mission to bring focused ultrasound therapy to the masses.

Juan Enriquez explores the possibility and inevitable risks of human speciation.

As Western medicine brings psychedelics into mainstream use, a growing movement is innovating new business models grounded in reciprocity and inclusion.

A conversation with Angela Chen, author of “Ace: What Asexuality Reveals About Desire, Society, and the Meaning of Sex.”

The Zoe dietary app zeroes in on timing and food combinations to maximize wellness.

It’s time for a snack, and you’re holding a piece of buttered toast. Then—damn it!—you drop it. Of course it lands butter side down. You…