Looking back, John Groopman, Ph.D., sees the scientific backdrop of 1950s America as a catalyst for his career. The Space Race was underway, and in 1957, just before he began elementary school, the U.S....

1. Introduction Non-destructive testing is becoming more and more increasingly applied not only in traditional and industrial solutions [1,2,3,4], but also in the search for new, alternative methods of testing material properties [5,6]. The...

This story was originally published by Mother Jones and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The state of Utah has come up with its share of boondoggles over the years, but one of the more enduring...

Fifteen summer interns at NIEHS participated in the institute’s recent Big Picture, Small Talk Communication Challenge, where they presented a plain-language speech about their research. The competitors had three minutes to move the audience...

1. Introduction Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic rheumatic disease that primarily affects the joints, particularly the knees, hands, hips, and spine [1]. As the most common musculoskeletal disorder, it results in significant loss of...

Burning household plastic waste can affect human health in many ways. Two billion people globally lack solid waste collection services, and in places without trucks to transport the garbage or landfills to bring it...

Villalba-Alemán, E.; Lima, L.; Ortiz, P.A.; Fermino, B.R.; Grisante, G.E.; Rodrigues, C.M.F.; Úngari, L.P.; Añez, N.; Garcia, H.A.; Teixeira, M.M.G. Spillover of Trypanosoma lewisi and Trypanosoma musculi Allied Trypanosomes from Rodents to Bats in...

Arnsten is a member of the National Academy of Medicine. Her work has led to treatment for ADHD and other conditions with roots in the prefrontal cortex. (Photo courtesy of Amy Arnsten) During her...

1. Introduction Communication allows individuals to share messages, ideas, meanings, and feelings that influence each other’s behaviors and elicit specific responses according to their social imaginaries, thus ensuring coexistence [1]. In the health context,...

Rick Woychik, Ph.D., directs NIEHS and the National Toxicology Program. (Image courtesy of NIEHS) This year marks the 35th anniversary of the NIEHS Superfund Research Program (SRP), and there is much to celebrate with...