What does HIPAA cover? Plus, gender-affirming care is safe and effective, and there's more to learn about healthcare for trans people. And an exhibit highlights 23 LGBTQIA+ scientists.

The Supreme Court decision will have ripple effects on reproductive healthcare throughout the country. Plus, stories of amazing animal sensory abilities.

Author and paleontologist Steve Brusatte explains how mammals got to reign supreme on Earth. Plus, Ira and undersea experts tackle audience questions at a Cephalopod Week celebration.

What would happen to IVF if Roe v. Wade is overturned? Plus, a long-awaited COVID vaccine approval for kids and other news from the week in science.

Race is often conflated with biology in medicine. A more nuanced approach is emerging: using culturally competent care in treatment. Plus, how a Facebook group identifies mushrooms.

Dive into the fancy tricks and ineffable weirdness of cephalopods. Plus, a new book explores the surprising roots of facial reconstruction surgery—the battlefields of World War I.

A vast majority of medical school students graduate with no education on medical marijuana. And how discovering new viruses in the ocean sheds new light on underwater ecosystems.

A new book will make you question what you thought you knew about sex. Plus,  a startup seeks to build a better battery. But don’t expect one in your cell phone. 

Period tracking apps data may be used in court if abortion protections are overturned. Plus, a new children’s book about female researchers and the obstacles they have overcome.