RIP David Perlman, the Dean of American Science Writing
Among other things, he covered the Apollo moon landings, the rise of recombinant DNA technology and the emergence of AIDS
Opinion
The World Doesn’t Need a New Gigantic Particle Collider
It would cost many billions of dollars, the potential rewards are unclear—and the money could be better spent researching threats such as climate change and emerging viruses
The Truth about Scientific Models
They don’t necessarily try to predict what will happen—but they can help us understand possible futures
One Upside of COVID-19: Kids Are Spending More Time with Dads
Among the benefits are more resilience and better emotional health
To Process Grief over COVID-19, Children Need Empathetic Listening
The pandemic creates both a need and an opportunity to help kids deal with difficult emotions
Pandemic-Related Gun Purchases Raise Suicide Risks
But “red flag” laws can empower you to save a loved one’s life
Mental Health after COVID-19
In the wake of the pandemic, there will be an even greater need for help in the face of loss, isolation and trauma
Using Poetry to Combat Loneliness and Social Isolation
The Hope Storytelling Project uses introspective writing and open group discussions to address feelings of loneliness
A Crucial Step Toward Preventing Wildlife-Related Pandemics
We need to reform the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
Keeping Schools Closed Next Fall Could Worsen Science’s Diversity Problem
But a number of new initiatives might mitigate the damage
