
I’m Agonizing over My Naive Realism
The philosophical position that the world has an objective, physical existence may be dubious, but we need it to address our very real problems

I’m Agonizing over My Naive Realism
The philosophical position that the world has an objective, physical existence may be dubious, but we need it to address our very real problems

Most People Don’t Actively Seek to Share Fake News
New research shows that subtly nudging people to think about accuracy increases the quality of the news they share

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How ‘Good’ Social Movements Can Triumph over ‘Bad’ Ones
Social scientists have identified factors shaping the likelihood that emancipatory social movements will succeed in bringing tangible change

Biden’s Big Science Challenge: Increasing Public Trust
Local engagement, not top-down technocracy, is the way to build acceptance of STEM policy

So What Can People Actually Do after Being Vaccinated?
It’s complicated; not even the experts agree

In Obesity Research, Fatphobia Is Always the X Factor
Contrary to what you’ve undoubtedly been told, you can be fat and fit at the same time

The Famed Painting The Scream Holds a Hidden Message
Open speculation about his mental health plagued the artist Edvard Munch. In his most famous work, he left a biting commentary

The U.S. Needs Tolerance More Than Unity
Tolerance allows us to live in harmony despite deep-seated differences

People Literally Don’t Know When to Shut Up—or Keep Talking—Science Confirms
We are really bad at navigating a key transition point during one of the most basic social interactions

Killings by Police Declined after Black Lives Matter Protests
A study also found body-camera use and community policing increased in places with the most active movements

On the Other Side of That Pandemic Wall
Top things our brains need to help us get through the coming months

How to Restore America’s Humanity
Guaranteeing economic security is crucial. So is sending the message that every one of us matters