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Matt Ribel

Freelance Writer

Matt Ribel is a freelance writer interested in science and subcultures. His work has appeared in Wired.

News & Politics

Human Decomposition Has Been a Mystery–Until Now

At George Mason University's "body farm," forensic scientists are studying human decay, the better to help solve homicides.

George Mason University, Science | 3 weeks ago

News & Politics

She Recovered From a Severe Covid Vaccine Complication. Is the Government Doing Enough for Others Who Were Less Fortunate?

An uncommon reaction left Cristina Calvert fighting for her life. She survived and is healthy, but others with injuries are struggling to receive compensation from the “black hole” federal program meant to help them.

covid, pandemic, Government | 5 months ago

Health | News & Politics

Meet the NIH Detectives Cracking Medicine’s Toughest Cases

When people suffering from mysterious afflictions have nowhere left to turn, they come to NIH’s Undiagnosed Diseases Program in Bethesda, where a team specializing in ultra-rare genetic disorders takes on cases that have stumped the medical world—and offers patients new hope.

NIH, rare disease | 11 months ago

Health | News & Politics

Can Long-Demonized Psychedelic Drugs Improve Your Mental Health?

A Rockville cancer clinic is at the forefront of a budding renaissance in psychedelic medicine. Can doctors there unlock the mental-health benefits of the long-banned drugs?

psychedelics | Jul 31, 2023