It Shouldn’t Be Taboo to Publish Images of Those Killed by Violence
Sometimes the need to bear witness outweighs the need for privacy
Opinion
How I Built a 3-D Model of the Coronavirus for Scientific American
Rendering SARS-CoV-2 in molecular detail required a mix of research, hypothesis and artistic license
On Racial Justice, Statements Are Not Enough
Academic institutions and scientific organizations must embrace collective action
A Mumps Outbreak among Fully Vaccinated People
This multistate problem carries implications for our responses to future epidemics
The Ugly History of Climate Determinism Is Still Evident Today
To fix climate injustice, we have to face our implicit biases about people living in different regions of the world
An Audacious Explanation for Fast Radio Bursts
It’s a long shot, but could at least some of these energy blasts from across the universe come from extraterrestrial civilizations?
The Double-Edged Sword of Technology for LGBTQ+ Teens
More time online during the pandemic can expose them to abuse—but virtual spaces can also offer a crucial lifeline
The Risks of Rushing a COVID-19 Vaccine
Telescoping testing time lines and approvals may expose all of us to unnecessary dangers
We’re Squandering the Potential of Millions of Young People
Our failure to nurture students from underrepresented groups who have a talent for science and technology will make America weaker
Health Care Workers Don’t Want to Be Heroes
We’re forced to fill that role because our government has failed to mount an adequate response to COVID-19. Meanwhile our cities burn, and police assault the very citizens that fund their existence...
