Science of Us

science of us 11/1/2019

How Do I Make Plans Without ‘Getting a Drink’? It’s hard to make friends as an adult — especially if you don’t drink.

By Katie Heaney

vaping crisis 11/15/2019

What Is a Vaping App, Anyway? Apple removed nearly 200 of them from the App Store this morning.

By Claire Lampen

power 11/14/2019

Another Nike Runner Says Coach Criticized Her Body Amy Yoder Begley is the latest runner to accuse coach Alberto Salazar of verbal and emotional abuse and manipulation.

it's complicated 11/13/2019

I Traveled 4,000 Miles to Break Up With My Boyfriend in Person I was afraid seeing each other again would make breaking up more painful, but it actually made it easier.

By Suzannah Weiss

the future issue 11/11/2019

Abortion After the Clinic As Republican lawmakers try to legislate it out of existence, the future of reproductive healthcare may be at home.

sports 11/8/2019

Running Champion Says She Was Forced to Diet Until Her Body Broke Down Mary Cain says she was subjected to an abusive training regimen that made her body break down. Now, Nike is investigating her claims.

By Bridget Read

science of us 11/7/2019

‘Virginity Testing’ Is a Dangerous Sham T.I. recently said he has his daughter’s hymen checked annually. It’s a practice that’s shockingly widespread — even though experts say it’s abusive.

By Amanda Arnold

vaping crisis 10/31/2019

Lawsuit Alleges Juul Sold One Million Contaminated Pods The charges were brought by a former vice-president at the company.

By Katie Heaney

health 10/29/2019

Xanax Pulled From Shelves Due to Potential Contamination Risk Drug company Mylan has recalled one lot of the anti-anxiety medication over “the potential presence of foreign substance.”

work 10/25/2019

We Love and Support This Grim Office Worker of the Future “Emma,” a hunchbacked, red-eyed corporate drone, is what we all might look like in 20 years. Honestly, she seems nice.

By Bridget Read