
Another Misguided ‘War’ on Obesity
Boris Johnson’s new campaign is focusing on personal responsibility rather than attacking poverty and inequality, the root causes of obesity

Another Misguided ‘War’ on Obesity
Boris Johnson’s new campaign is focusing on personal responsibility rather than attacking poverty and inequality, the root causes of obesity

The Surprising Advantages of Virtual Conferences
Among other things, they’re easier on the environment and more inclusive than in-person meetings


Competing Toe to Toe without Sharing an Arena
The Regeneron Science Talent Search rethinks its youth STEM competition in the face of COVID-19

In The Midst Of The Pandemic, Loneliness Has Leveled Out
Studies suggest that we are finding ways to connect even amid quarantine

In Defense of the Psychologically Rich Life
It involves complex mental engagement; a wide range of deep, intense emotions; and diverse, novel and interesting experiences

What if We Could Live for a Million Years?
Vastly extended life spans would bring dazzling opportunities—and daunting risks

How to Study Racial Disparities
To understand the causes of unequal treatment, researchers need to be sensitive to the statistical, conceptual and historical complexities associated with race

Darwin, Expression and the Lasting Legacy of Eugenics
If evolution is seen as the study of unseen development, the camera provided the illusion of quantifiable benchmarks—an irresistible proposition for the advocates of eugenics

The 1918 Flu Faded in Our Collective Memory: We Might ‘Forget’ the Coronavirus, Too
The legacy of the 20th century’s deadliest pandemic shows how large groups remember—and forget—their shared past

A Cure for COVID-19 Will Take More Than Personal Immunity
Our communal systems actually do much of the heavy lifting to keep us healthy or help us heal

Were French People Born to Speak French?
No. The belief that people are suited to speak particular languages by biology is widespread—but wrong

Can a Cartoon Raccoon Keep Schoolkids Safe from COVID-19?
Well, why not? It worked for Smokey the Bear and forest fires