
The Antiscience Movement Is Escalating, Going Global and Killing Thousands
Rejection of mainstream science and medicine has become a key feature of the political right in the U.S. and increasingly around the world
Rejection of mainstream science and medicine has become a key feature of the political right in the U.S. and increasingly around the world
Phone calls may be integral to connecting with people who are lonely and isolated
It can be well-intentioned, but it’s a dangerous path that leaves little room for a real understanding of gender and gender identity
Is it really just code for white people wishing to hold onto their way of life or to get “back to normal?”
The philosophical position that the world has an objective, physical existence may be dubious, but we need it to address our very real problems
New research shows that subtly nudging people to think about accuracy increases the quality of the news they share
Social scientists have identified factors shaping the likelihood that emancipatory social movements will succeed in bringing tangible change
Local engagement, not top-down technocracy, is the way to build acceptance of STEM policy
It’s complicated; not even the experts agree
Contrary to what you’ve undoubtedly been told, you can be fat and fit at the same time
Open speculation about his mental health plagued the artist Edvard Munch. In his most famous work, he left a biting commentary
Tolerance allows us to live in harmony despite deep-seated differences
We are really bad at navigating a key transition point during one of the most basic social interactions
A study also found body-camera use and community policing increased in places with the most active movements
How different messages motivate entrepreneurs
Top things our brains need to help us get through the coming months
Guaranteeing economic security is crucial. So is sending the message that every one of us matters
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
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