Synthetic” and “natural” are largely useless terms. But not “semisynthetic.” It’s a real word that describes a critical ...

Washington is once again caught up in the politics of picking a Surgeon General. But after a year-long vacancy that hasn’t ...

It's Mother’s Day! Here at ACSH, that means it's time to highlight how dedicated moms help mold their children into capable, ...

I get a lot of questions tossed my way, but I really liked this one: “You wrote a book with the title 'Better Not Burn Your ...

This week’s readings reveal a hidden bridge between the mechanical and the biological, arguing that the "spark of life" and ...

You can be religious or you can be scientific—you certainly can’t be both. That’s the framing many people bring to ...

How Restoring the Religious Roots of Spiritual Practices Can Heal Us explores how modern wellness trends often strip ...

As raw milk regains popularity, it is testing not only our taste for “natural” foods but also our ability to recognize and ...

I’m bored” may sound like a problem to solve, but it’s an opportunity in disguise. In a world where screens and packed ...

ACSH is honored to welcome Dr. Lynn Webster to our Board of Scientific Advisors. A physician, author, and leading advocate ...

Have you ever wondered whether the cocaine you snort ends up giving Atlantic salmon the zoomies? It turns out it does—at ...