Behavior

False beliefs, similar to those seen in Alzheimer’s patients, may result from a lack of science literacy

Even when nobody is to blame, some feel they were victimized

A culture of phallus worship has slanted science in crucial and sometimes unexpected ways

“Doomscroll Reminder Lady” Karen K. Ho explains how to step away from the screen

A new study of the city’s policing also shows differences between male and female cops

Research shows being authentic leads to a happier life

Whenever we hear someone speak, we form an opinion about their believability. But our eyes and ears can lead us astray

Machine-learning systems could help flag hateful, threatening or offensive language 

Changes in social relationships over the apes’ lifetimes provide clues about both animal and human cognition

Protest expert Aldon Morris explains how social justice movements succeed

Mutual criticism in research is necessary, but it needn’t be nasty

We need to agree on the evidence—so we can disagree on what to do in light of it