Public Health
We Must Protect Our Public Health Agencies from Political Interference
Some states have passed laws that threaten to undermine these vital resources, and others may follow
Opinion
Policy
What You Know about Trump’s Assault on Science Was Just the Tip of the Iceberg
Help us reveal the rest
Neuroscience
The Neuroscience of Taking Turns in a Conversation
Research in birds suggests that when one partner speaks, the other partner’s brain is inhibited from talking over them
Space & Physics
How to Tell if Extraterrestrial Visitors Are Friend or Foe
They’ll most likely be robotic and guided by AI—so we’ll need our own AI to figure them out
Behavior
The Power of Local Celebrities in the Fight against Vaccine Hesitancy
They can play a key role in the fight against misinformation
Public Health
Let’s Use the Lessons from COVID to End HIV
A good start: take testing and prevention out of the clinic and meet people where they are
Biology
Galileo and the Pope Fell Out over a Story about a Cicada
The legendary scientist used the insects’ songs as a metaphor for his theories about the universe. It didn’t go well
Policy
The NFL’s Racist ‘Race Norming’ Is an Afterlife of Slavery
A statistical manipulation that underpaid Black players in concussion settlements exemplifies American football’s immersion in the legacy of slavery
Policy
Research on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Is Being Stifled
Funders and peer reviewers are contributing to systemic racism through their biases about members of these populations
Behavior
Harm Reduction Is the Best Approach for COVID and Drug Addiction
In both cases, harm reduction is a better strategy than draconian rules that feel virtuous but don’t actually work
