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Ferris Jabr

Science Health

How Long Can We Live?

New research is intensifying the debate — with profound implications for the future of the planet.

Ferris Jabr New York Times Magazine Apr 2021 20min Permalink

Science

The Social Life of Forests

A growing body of research suggests that trees can communicate and cooperate in the wild.

Ferris Jabr New York Times Magazine Dec 2020 25min Permalink

Health

Can You Really Be Addicted to Video Games?

The latest research suggests it’s not far-fetched at all—especially when you consider all the societal and cultural factors that make today’s games so attractive.

Ferris Jabr New York Times Magazine Oct 2019 30min Permalink

Health

The Truth About Dentistry

It’s much less scientific—and more prone to gratuitous procedures—than you may think.

Ferris Jabr The Atlantic Apr 2019 30min Permalink

Science

The Lunar Sea

How moonlight drives life in the ocean.

Ferris Jabr Hakai Magazine Jun 2017 10min Permalink

History Science

The Secret History of Bioluminescence

On the longstanding human fascination with a light source we could borrow but not share.

Ferris Jabr Hakai Magazine May 2016 10min Permalink

Science

The Body Electric

What it’s like to be struck by lightning.

Ferris Jabr Outside Sep 2014 15min Permalink