Stephen Johnson
Adult at 18? Citing slow brain development, some neuroscientists say it’s time to question the legal ‘age of adulthood’
You might say that the 18th birthday marks the transition from childhood to adulthood. After all, that’s the age at ...
Population bomb, in reverse: Too few babies — not too many — is emerging as a major global problem
In Japan, people buy more diapers for the elderly than babies... And the population growth rate in the U.S. is ...
‘Magic mushroom’ migraine relief? Single dose of psilocybin shows significant impact in reducing intractable headaches
Migraine treatments can be either preventive or abortive, and they range from prescription drugs, to over-the-counter medications like Advil Migraine, ...
Evolutionary tradeoffs: Here’s why birthing a child is so difficult
To pass through the birth canal, human infants have to perform a series of twists and turns, a process called ...
Is there a link between food allergies and autism?
A new study from researchers at the University of Iowa reveals a link between food allergies and autism, though many ...