Opinion

Is consciousness nothing more than an illusion? That idea defined the work of Daniel Dennett (1942–2024)

Millions of human-made objects travel at high speeds in low-Earth orbit, polluting space and increasing the chance of collision with satellites and other spacecraft

A philosopher who lived centuries before artificial intelligence might be able to help us understand the field's personhood questions

Movies and TV shows frequently depict physical and biological sciences well, but often depict psychological and brain sciences poorly. Here’s why, and what we can do about it

AI can better education, not threaten it, if we learn some lessons from the adoption of the calculator into the classroom

Reducing the need for car travel is better for health, the environment and public safety

In cultures hostile to African hairstyles, so-called dreadlocks have long been a countercultural symbol for those who stand in opposition to oppressive ideals

We need to do more to ensure older adults—including those living in long-term care facilities—are up to date on recommended vaccines

A person-centric scientific conference demonstrates that gathering can counter the isolation of underrepresentation

Even among hundreds of people, experiencing an eclipse is a joyous solitude

The forensic scientist’s toolbox is growing thanks to creative methods that generate reliable leads, analyze evidence, identify suspects and solve cold cases

Astronomical simulations and ancient Egyptian texts show the Milky Way was linked to the ancient Egyptian sky goddess Nut. This fits within multicultural myths about our home galaxy