How to Restore America’s Humanity
Guaranteeing economic security is crucial. So is sending the message that every one of us matters
Opinion
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
Until Recently, People Accepted the ‘Fact’ of Aliens in the Solar System
For centuries, right up until the 1960s, the notion life on Mars—and elsewhere—wasn’t considered especially remarkable
Are Dolphins Right-Handed or Left-Handed?
That is a trick question because dolphins obviously don’t have hands. But studying whether they have “handedness” led to identifying a quirk of human perception
Physicists Need to Be More Careful with How They Name Things
The popular term “quantum supremacy,” which refers to quantum computers outperforming classical ones, is uncomfortably reminiscent of “white supremacy”
The U.S. Needs a Federal Department of Science and Technology
Currently, STEM-related policy is administered by a bewildering array of entities, which dilutes its effectiveness
Coronavirus News Roundup: February 13–February 19
Pandemic highlights for the week
How Will the Coronavirus Evolve?
If we’re lucky, mutations will make SARS-CoV-2 less lethal, as happened with the 1918 flu—but there’s no guarantee of that
Biden Channels FDR on STEM Policy
The president’s letter to his new science adviser emphasizes the crucial role science plays in our society—much as Roosevelt did in a similar missive in 1944
Virtual Conferences Aren’t as Accessible as You Might Think
They have some advantages for people with disabilities—but plenty of problems as well
