Behavior

Health care already has effective treatment tools, including medications, but many people who could benefit are reluctant to seek them out

They don’t stand on one leg around just anybody but often prefer certain members of the flock.

To build trust with traditionally underserved groups, health officials need to craft their messaging in a much more culturally sensitive way

That emotion is natural in a situation like this, but there are ways to mitigate it

Astrophysicist and author Mario Livio talks about his latest book, Galileo: And the Science Deniers, and how the legendary scientist’s battles are still relevant today.

Neither approach is ideal. The best option is to temper your negative emotions by focusing on positive ones

Empathy is a complex trait, like courage or height. Inevitably, some individuals inherit fewer pro-empathy genes than average

They think it makes them look weak, and avoiding that is evidently more important to them than demonstrating responsible behavior

Making handwashing a meditative practice can help us focus on humanity’s interconnectedness with the environment

Many would, but it depends on what organizations are distributing them

One conversation could keep your kids safe

Here’s what I’ve learned as an oceangoing research scientist