Orion Vex

Orion Vex

Orion Vex writes about what the research means for the people who are going to have to live with it.

Articles by Orion Vex
Your local ecosystem could vanish here's how to stop it
Ecology

Your local ecosystem could vanish here's how to stop it

Local species loss destabilizes entire ecosystems, impacting everything from food webs to clean water.

The world just got a sharper climate crystal ball
Climate

The world just got a sharper climate crystal ball

New modular climate models offer a clearer view of how clouds will shape our planet's future warming.

New strategy sends an immune army straight into cancer's core
Medicine

New strategy sends an immune army straight into cancer's core

New approach targets tumor defenses, directing immune cells directly to cancer's core for enhanced therapy.

The Brain's Secret Sewer System Fights Parkinson's Disease
neuroscience

The Brain's Secret Sewer System Fights Parkinson's Disease

The brain's glymphatic system, a hidden sewer, offers a new front in the fight against Parkinson's.

Acupuncture's Hidden Power Rewires Depression From Head to Toe
Medicine

Acupuncture's Hidden Power Rewires Depression From Head to Toe

Acupuncture modulates the body's interconnected immune, metabolic, and neural systems to alleviate depression.

The Clock, Not Genetics, Controls West Africa's Harvest
Ecology

The Clock, Not Genetics, Controls West Africa's Harvest

Planting date, not plant genetics, is the primary driver of fabirama harvest success in West Africa.

Astronauts' Shrinking Brains Hold Clues For Earth's Elders
neuroscience

Astronauts' Shrinking Brains Hold Clues For Earth's Elders

Astronauts' brain shrinkage offers insights into age-related cognitive changes.

New drug shields millions from surgery's hidden mental health crisis
Medicine

New drug shields millions from surgery's hidden mental health crisis

New drug substantially lowers the risk of depression after surgery, improving patient recovery.

Weather AI Pierces the Haze of Next Week's Forecast
Climate

Weather AI Pierces the Haze of Next Week's Forecast

AI's Nested-EAGLE model sharpens medium-range forecasts by learning regional weather nuances.

Satellites Give Farmers Power To End Water Gambles
Climate

Satellites Give Farmers Power To End Water Gambles

Satellites now provide daily, field-level insights into plant-available water, reducing agricultural reliance on guesswork.

Forget 'chance of rain' this AI predicts every drop
Climate

Forget 'chance of rain' this AI predicts every drop

This AI moves beyond simple rain chances to predict the likelihood and intensity of every drop.