07 / February / 2025 Study reveals factors that increase the risk of oral HPV infection Research points to behaviors and characteristics associated with the virus and reinforces the importance of vaccinations By Rodrigo de Oliveira Andrade
05 / February / 2025 Artificial intelligence reduces beliefs in conspiracy theories ChatGPT-style system created at MIT diminishes conspiratorial beliefs for up to two months after interaction By Editorial staff
27 / January / 2025 Book presents evolution as scientific fact Publication collates evidence firming up Darwin’s theory of evolution, and discusses how science is positioning itself against denialism By Gilberto Stam
21 / January / 2025 Long COVID: A plan for diagnosis and treatment Expert committee proposes definition to improve diagnosis and treatment of the condition, which affects millions worldwide By Editorial staff
14 / January / 2025 To reduce costs and increase diversity in clinical studies A US regulatory agency advocates analyzing treatment efficacy by combining observational studies with targeted data collection By Editorial staff
08 / January / 2025 Is American science at risk under Donald Trump? The Republican’s return to the White House has reignited concerns about the direction of science and technology policies in the US over the coming years By Rodrigo de Oliveira Andrade
31 / December / 2024 Science journalism and ethics: Survey reveals challenges in global coverage Global study sheds light on how science journalists deal with ethics, uncertainties, controversies, and responsibilities in the communication of scientific discoveries By Rodrigo de Oliveira Andrade
26 / November / 2024 More patient-centric clinical trials Decentralized research helps to widen the diversity of patients undergoing clinical trials and expedite the development of new medications and therapies By Úrsula Neves
08 / November / 2024 When should medications be deprescribed? Physicians should suspend prescription of cardiovascular medications when there could be potential harm or if there are better alternatives, warn researchers By Editorial staff
01 / November / 2024 Scientific truth: The journey to consensus Explaining that scientific facts do not “fall from the sky,” but are the result of a complex process of constructing knowledge, must be part of the fight against denialism, say researchers By Rodrigo de Oliveira Andrade
