Stories by John Horgan

In spite of countless prophesies that science is about to transform our bodies and minds, we humans remain stubbornly resistant to change

In a desperate attempt to boost end-of-year page-views, a blogger lists his favorite posts of the year, which explore meditation, "electro-cures," Thomas Kuhn, war and other topics.

Clinton has accused Trump of aiding ISIS recruitment, but she has also contributed to the problem of Muslim militancy.

In the darkest time of year, religious rituals can help even non-believers see that life is a miracle.

Scientists are touting their research far more aggressively than they once did, according to a new study.

Students taught to doubt scientists and other authorities may end up doubting their teachers.

Another major study raises questions about the efficacy of mammography.

Readers react to a critique of a radical new theory of consciousness.

The ubiquity of guns poses a much greater threat to Americans than terrorism

A radical new solution to the mind–body problem poses problems of its own

Physicist Lawrence Krauss, who disparages philosophy, acted like a bad philosopher in a recent debate.

By responding violently to terror attacks, the U.S. and its allies may exacerbate the problem they are trying to solve.

A scientific realist defends his faith against Fire in the Mind, a classic work of postmodern science journalism.

Paleontologist Stephen Jay Gould was influenced by Marx and Kuhn as well as by Darwin.

If a journalist finds a scientist annnoying, that can complicate his assessment of the scientist's work.

Is it wrong for personal relationships to affect scientific judgments?

As evidence mounts against mammograms, Uruguay still requires women to be screened.

A British breast-cancer specialist argues that mammograms may shorten more lives than they extend.

Social psychologist Philip Tetlock answers questions about his new book Superforecasting: The Art and Science of Prediction.

When it comes to climate change, can "facts" be distinguished from "opinions"?

A poet describes journalist John Horgan's encounter with Stephen Hawking.

Pope Francis and Jimmy Carter view the arms industry and U.S. hawkishness as major impediments to peace.

The Pentagon hopes to generate more "disruptive" weapons technologies by pursuing closer ties with researchers in Silicon Valley and elsewhere

There can be no justification for the killing of children by U.S.-led forces in Syria, Iraq and other war zones since 9/11.