The passing of Franklin W. Stahl, a key figure in DNA research, and medical societies challenging vaccine advice illustrate both foundational scientific discovery and contemporary debates in public health.

• Franklin W. Stahl, 95, Dies; Helped Create a ‘Beautiful’ DNA Experiment — The New York Times Science -
• Medical Societies Sue Kennedy and H.H.S. Over Vaccine Advice — The New York Times Science -

Modern research applies AI to mimic human cognitive processes, while a historical perspective revisits a past understanding of adolescent psychology.

• Scientist Use A.I. To Mimic the Mind, Warts and All — The New York Times Science -
• A Century Ago, Adolescents Weren’t Fully Human — The New York Times Science -

The impact of acidic oceans on oyster farming and the discovery of saltier seas leading to less Antarctic ice highlight critical environmental challenges and their effects on marine life and polar regions.

• Increasingly Acidic Seas Threaten Oyster Farming — The New York Times Science -
• Near Antarctica, Saltier Seas Mean Less Ice, Study Finds — The New York Times Science -