
Religion and Science in a Time of COVID-19: Allies or Adversaries?
Despite what some believe, they can work effectively together

Religion and Science in a Time of COVID-19: Allies or Adversaries?
Despite what some believe, they can work effectively together

Family Estrangement: Why Families Cut Ties and How to Mend Them
Family estrangement is painful and isolating. What are the reasons that family members cut one another off? How can we cope with or prevent broken family ties?


Policing Can Take a Lesson from Health Care
Here are 10 ways to reduce adverse outcomes

Good News and Bad News about COVID-19 Misinformation
The good news is that people don’t necessarily believe it. The bad news is that they don’t necessarily believe valid information about the pandemic either

Why Feeling Close to the Finish Line Makes You Push Harder
Behavioral scientist Oleg Urminksy explains why you work harder when you get close to achieving a goal

Which Experts Should You Listen to during the Pandemic?
It should be a no-brainer: your best bet is to follow those who have actual expertise

Why Would Anyone Distrust Anthony Fauci?
It’s because Americans tend to believe in science, but they don’t always think scientists share their values

How to Keep COVID-19 Conspiracies Contained
An expert on climate denial offers tips for inoculating people against coronavirus conspiracy notions.

What Social Distancing Reveals about East-West Differences
The pandemic could spur psychological changes in both the U.S. and China

Will COVID-19 Kill the Routine Physical Exam?
A long-standing staple of conventional medical practice looks increasingly outdated

A Civil Rights Expert Explains the Social Science of Police Racism
Columbia University attorney Alexis J. Hoag discusses the history of how we got to this point and the ways that researchers can help reduce bias against black Americans throughout the legal system

How to Recognize and Avoid Common Thinking Traps
Your clever brain can work overtime building worst-case scenarios. Here’s how to recognize and avoid common thinking traps so you don't get stuck