Soft Skills in the Life Sciences
To reduce the talent gap, companies must invest in developing these abilities
Opinion
The F-Word Finally Enters Climate Politics
For the first time, presidential candidates are no longer scared to say “fossil fuels” (okay, that’s two f-words)
Obesity Is in the Genes
The science says James Corden was right to call out Bill Maher for fat shaming
Unraveling the History of Avalanches in Juneau
An ongoing study of tree rings is helping scientists understand their past behavior to help keep the city safe in the future
When Cancer Leads to Heart Disease
Patients and physicians need to understand how lifesaving treatments can increase the risk of future cardiac problems
How Bike Sharing Can Be More Efficient
The secret—as it seems to be with pretty much everything these days—is algorithms
What’s Still Lacking in Artificial Intelligence
AIs can learn, and they can beat humans at sophisticated games—but they don’t have the faculty of judgment
What Do Hurricanes and Cybersecurity Have in Common?
Much like extreme weather, cyberattacks require international monitoring and cooperation
We’re Incentivizing Bad Science
Current research trends resemble the early 21st century’s financial bubble
Don’t Fall Prey to Scaremongering about 5G
Activists cite low-quality studies in arguing radio-frequency radiation is dangerous, but the weight of evidence shows no risk
