Karen Kaplan covers science and medical research for the Los Angeles Times. She has been a member of the science team since 2005, including 13 years as an editor. Her first decade at The Times was spent covering technology in the Business section as both a reporter and editor. She grew up in San Diego and is a graduate of MIT and Columbia University.
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Oct. 1, 2024
Samples taken in the pandemic’s early weeks reinforce hypothesis that coronavirus emerged from live animal market, not a laboratory, new study says.
Sept. 21, 2024
To improve survival for esophageal cancer patients, researchers are using artificial intelligence to improve screening for the disease.
Sept. 16, 2024
An AI chatbot was able to persuade people to reconsider their beliefs in conspiracy theories about the JFK assassination, the moon landing and election fraud.
Sept. 12, 2024
There’s no surer way to start a fight than to talk politics with someone who disagrees with you. But UCSB psychologist Tania Israel says it doesn’t have to be that way. She sees as an opportunity to help bridge America’s political divide.
Sept. 10, 2024
Gus Walz, the 17-year-old son of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, has nonverbal learning disorder. He’s one of millions of American kids with NVLD, which has been described as the opposite of dyslexia.
Aug. 23, 2024
New data show how the 50 states and the District of Columbia stack up in terms of life expectancy. Hawaii tops the list, and Mississippi is at the bottom.
Aug. 21, 2024
A run on consoles during the pandemic allowed researchers to test whether gaming causes changes in the mental well-being of players.
Aug. 19, 2024
Mental and emotional health is on a par with physical health and financial security when it comes to negative impacts on overall well-being, researchers say.
Aug. 15, 2024
Even if you’re not competing on a world stage, learning to fuel your body and mind like an Olympic or Paralympic athlete may help you boost your own game.
Aug. 10, 2024