Building machines that work for everyone – how diversity of test subjects is a technology blind spot, and what to do about it

It’s easy for researchers to fall back on using test subjects from the communities around them – students and employees. Branching out is key to avoiding technology that fails certain…

What’s the difference between sugar, other natural sweeteners and artificial sweeteners? A food chemist explains sweet science

Just because something is sweet doesn’t necessarily mean it is sugary. There are a number of molecules that taste sweet. To understand how and why takes a little bit of…

Sugar detox? Cutting carbs? A doctor explains why you should keep fruit on the menu

Sugar gets a bad rap, but exactly which sugar is meant? Nutrient-dense sweet ripe fruits are a far cry from refined table sugar – and their differences can have big…

Medical Professionals Call for Spotify to Address ‘Joe Rogan Experience’ Episode, Citing ‘Extraordinarily Dangerous Ramifications’

The controversial podcast host is being slammed for a recent episode with Dr. Robert Malone.