Inequality
Crowdfunding Isn’t Enough in a Crisis
Despite growing popularity, the fundraising strategy will never be social safety net
Observations858 articles archived since 1845
Vaccines
COVID Vaccines Can Be Safe for People with Prior Allergic Reactions
My colleagues and I use a protocol to inoculate safely, and the CDC needs to revise its recommendations
Quantum Physics
Does Quantum Mechanics Reveal That Life Is But a Dream?
A radical quantum hypothesis casts doubt on objective reality
Policy
The Right to Repair Should be Protected by Law
The U.S. Congress needs to uphold the freedom to repair electronic devices
Conservation
Restoring Sea Turtles’ Numbers Also Restored Their Ecosystem
Turtle eggs feed the dunes in which they are laid and serve as a reminder of how humans conservation efforts reap positive effects
Ecology
Gold Mining Is Poisoning Amazon Forests with Mercury
Mitigation strategies typically do not include forests, but my team’s research suggests they should
Space Exploration
Whistleblowers Make Spaceflight Safer, Says Witness to Apollo Tragedy
As we continue to push into space, the 55th anniversary of the deadly fire reminds us to prioritize both safety and people
Climate Change
To Fully Mitigate Climate Change, We Need to Curb Methane Emissions
The Build Back Better legislation, now in the Senate, would include programs to reduce methane output
Mental Health
COVID Threatens to Bring a Wave of Hikikomori to America
We should work to protect others from falling into long-term social withdrawal
Astronomy
It’s Time for a Global Ban on Destructive Antisatellite Testing
The orbital debris created in the explosions is dangerous, long-lasting and a threat to the growing space economy
