Stories by Madison Goldberg

Valentine’s Day often focuses on romance, but deep friendships deserve love, too. Here’s why they matter.

Researchers in the U.S. are grappling with Trump administration executive orders around health and science agency funding and communications.

Outrage fatigue can wear us down—but we can take care of ourselves in an onslaught of overwhelming news.

In this week’s roundup, catch up on the spread of bird flu in the U.S., a tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas and lessons from fossilized vomit.

A rundown on what’s at stake for global health if the U.S. withdraws from the World Health Organization and an update on bird flu are in this week’s science news roundup.

We discuss a big week for commercial spaceflight, a red dye ban and a scary spider species in this news roundup.

Pluto was unseated as the ninth planet in our solar system. Will we find a real Planet Nine?

There are so many species facing extinction—but today we’re telling stories about the animals making a comeback and the conservationists working hard to help.

Modern conservationists are finding new ways to protect wildlife.

Conservationists have access to massive amounts of data on wildlife—and machine learning is helping them make meaning out of them.

Though it may seem paradoxical, zoos can play a big role in modern conservation efforts.

A mysterious outbreak occurs in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and researchers find evidence that exposure to leaded gasoline was linked to increases in mental illness. Plus, we discuss orcas wearing salmon as hats.

A serious bird flu infection in Canada, a troubling projection of future plastic waste and dispatches from a global climate convention.

Violins, the ink on the Declaration of Independence and other ways that insects shaped human history

The outcome of the 2024 U.S. presidential election could set the climate agenda, reshape public education and shift the dynamics of global science collaboration.

The outcome of the 2024 U.S. presidential election could reshape policies from health care at home to nuclear proliferation abroad

What can singing tell us about how we’re wired—and how our ancestors evolved?

Today’s mathematicians grapple with higher-order mathematical questions and real-world applications.

Mathematics communicator and drag queen Kyne Santos guides you through the ongoing debate about what math really is.

Mathematics communicator and drag queen Kyne will help you discover the beauty and power of math in this miniseries.

Caring for aging loved ones brings its own set of emotional and physical hurdles. Experts offer guidance on finding support.

Personal stories and research reveal the challenges of family caregiving.

A mountaintop burial site offers a glimpse into Inka life—but raises ethical questions about unearthing ancient human remains.

Archaeoastronomers piece together how people understood the heavens thousands of years ago.