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When sleep trackers make sleep worse

Sleep trackers are supposed to help us get better rest. Stressing metrics can be counter-productive, experts say

Salon · May 2, 2025

Fixing the Democratic brand in Michigan

The 40-year-old El-Sayed spoke to Salon about his Senate campaign and why he's not giving up on Medicare for All

Salon · May 2, 2025

Boomers are getting grief for helping

Millennials and Gen Z want acknowledgement their finances aren't "a bed of roses"

Salon · May 2, 2025

Psychedelics could fix your sex life

Psychedelic use has been linked with increased openness and mindfulness. It’s healing relationships for some

Salon · Apr 27, 2025

Tracking the Trump-Musk death toll

A researcher at Boston University is keeping tabs on deaths likely caused by dismantling U.S. foreign aid programs

Salon · Apr 26, 2025

When the Secret Service reads your blog

Nicholas Decker, a student at George Mason University, published an essay with the title: "When Must We Kill Them?"

Salon · Apr 26, 2025

Humans think — AI, not so much

New research is revealing how specialized neurons give our brains an edge artificial intelligence can only dream of

Salon · Apr 25, 2025

Prepping for diseases from melting ice

As the world heats up, vast numbers of microbes frozen in vast amounts of ice are set to thaw. We must prepare

Salon · Apr 24, 2025

Trippy breathwork isn't for everyone

Research on high-ventilation breathing practices is limited. Could they work on the brain similar to psychedelics?

Salon · Apr 23, 2025

David Hogg wants Democrats who'll fight

Hogg, vice chair of the DNC, spoke to Salon about launching primary challenges against lackluster Democrats

Salon · Apr 22, 2025