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
Opinion
Psychology
How Targeted Advertising on Social Media Drives People to Extremes
People seeking to radicalize others are using ads to push conspiracy theories and extremist views
Medicine
Some COVID Patients Need Amputations to Survive
Impaired blood flow leads to loss of limbs
Anthropology
Richard Leakey’s Legacy in Science, Conservation and Politics
The famed paleoanthropologist explored humankind’s origins and worked to safeguard a future for humans and wildlife alike in Kenya and beyond
Psychology
New Year’s Resolutions Are Notoriously Slippery, but Science Can Help You Keep Them
You can change your behavior in lasting ways by changing how you frame your situation, explains behavioral scientist Ayelet Fishbach in her new book
Health Care
Nurses Struggle through a New COVID Wave with Rage and Compassion
A critical care nurse confronts the Omicron surge filling her hospital
Public Health
‘Flurona’ Is a Great Example of How Misinformation Blooms
A catchy name has spawned false statements and panic over being infected with two viruses at once
Public Health
How Communication around COVID Fuels a Mistrust of Science
The CDC’s recent move highlights the growing problems that arise when federal agencies ignore scientific data
Inequality
How Racism in Early Life Can Affect Long-Term Health
Excessive adversity activates biological reactions that can lead to lifelong problems in physical and mental well-being
Culture
Sometimes Science Is Wrong
Research is a self-correcting process, but that fact is often lost on the public
