Tsunami May Have Seeded a Fungal Outbreak in Pacific Northwest
A bold hypothesis could account for the perplexing presence of multiple fungi
Opinion
Let’s Search for Alien Probes, Not Just Alien Signals
“Multimessenger” SETI would broaden the quest to find celestial companions
The Biden Administration Must Double Down on Science
It’s absolutely necessary if we’re going to weather the inevitable crises we’ll continue to face
Dressing for (Health) Success
Hospital robes, face masks and other garments needn’t be drab—and a bit of flair can actually make people feel measurably better
Pregnant Women Must Be Included in Medical Research
There’s finally a plan for how to do that
Coronavirus News Roundup: December 12–December 18
Here are pandemic highlights for the week
We Must Tear Down the Barriers That Impede Scientific Progress
Open science would eliminate article paywalls, data hoarding and siloed lab work
How to Expand Access to COVID Vaccines without Compromising the Science
Emergency use authorizations by the FDA are not ideal
What Happens if an AI Gets Bored?
In theory, it could become self-destructive—or even sadistic
Quantum Mechanics, the Mind-Body Problem and Negative Theology
Scientists and philosophers should keep trying to solve reality’s deepest riddles while accepting that they are unsolvable
