Culture
The Famed Painting The Scream Holds a Hidden Message
Open speculation about his mental health plagued the artist Edvard Munch. In his most famous work, he left a biting commentary
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The U.S. Needs Tolerance More Than Unity
Tolerance allows us to live in harmony despite deep-seated differences
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People Literally Don’t Know When to Shut Up—or Keep Talking—Science Confirms
We are really bad at navigating a key transition point during one of the most basic social interactions
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Killings by Police Declined after Black Lives Matter Protests
A study also found body-camera use and community policing increased in places with the most active movements
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‘Saving the World’ Inspires More Female Founders
How different messages motivate entrepreneurs
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On the Other Side of That Pandemic Wall
Top things our brains need to help us get through the coming months
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How to Restore America’s Humanity
Guaranteeing economic security is crucial. So is sending the message that every one of us matters
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A Vaccination against the Pandemic of Misinformation
False beliefs, similar to those seen in Alzheimer’s patients, may result from a lack of science literacy
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Entitled People Are More Likely To Be Angry at Bad Luck
Even when nobody is to blame, some feel they were victimized
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It’s Time to Take the Penis off Its Pedestal
A culture of phallus worship has slanted science in crucial and sometimes unexpected ways
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White Chicago Cops Use Force More Often Than Black Officers
A new study of the city’s policing also shows differences between male and female cops
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We Must Confront Anti-Asian Racism in Science
It existed before the pandemic, but COVID-19 has made it worse
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The Benefits of Being Yourself Online
Research shows being authentic leads to a happier life
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Humans Are Pretty Lousy Lie Detectors
Whenever we hear someone speak, we form an opinion about their believability. But our eyes and ears can lead us astray
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How AI Is Learning to Identify Toxic Online Content
Machine-learning systems could help flag hateful, threatening or offensive language
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What Chimpanzees Can Teach Us about Human Friendships
Changes in social relationships over the apes’ lifetimes provide clues about both animal and human cognition
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Scientists Need to Be Kinder to One Another
Mutual criticism in research is necessary, but it needn’t be nasty
Computing
What the Capitol Riot Data Download Shows about Social Media Vulnerabilities
A massive amount of information downloaded from Parler includes potentially incriminating material. But innocuous posts on mainstream platforms can also create vulnerabilities
Behavior
Can Shocking Images Persuade Doubters of COVID’s Dangers?
Using pictures to convey the pandemic’s harsh reality is a communication strategy that requires nuance and empathy
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How We Can Deal with ‘Pandemic Fatigue’
The first step is to understand that it’s not just about exhaustion or tiredness—or depleting a mental resource
