Drug Use
Doctors Prescribing Opioids in Good Faith Should Not Be Prosecuted
The Supreme Court will consider a case that has had a chilling effect on medical practice
Opinion
Engineering
The Culture of Engineering Overlooks the People It’s Supposed to Serve
We must start teaching undergraduates to think about those for whom they design
Climate Change
The Supreme Court Could Block Climate Change Protections
West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency could have far-reaching impacts for health and the environment
Oceans
We Need a Global Plastics Treaty to Stop an Environmental Disaster
Truly global participation in the process will create more than just a Paris Agreement for plastics
Computing
The Metaverse Is Coming: We May Already Be in It
As in the world of The Matrix, we may not be able to tell what’s real and what’s not
Inequality
Shoddy Harassment Investigations Are a Stain to Academia
It’s time to hold committees responsible for how they manage harassment claims
Education
Dangerous Lies Fuel a New Kind of Butterfly Effect
The National Butterfly Center is closed because of threats from conspiracy theorists, robbing children in an underserved area of a chance to learn
Fossil Fuels
Professional Sports Leagues Need to Reduce Their Carbon Footprint
Simple changes that put the environment over ratings could help both players and franchises be more sustainable
Psychology
Why Kids Are Afraid to Ask for Help
Children as young as seven years old may hesitate to ask questions in school because they worry classmates will think they are “stupid”
Education
How to Be a Great Leader in Science
Building a positive research environment requires intention, support and a belief that kindness isn’t weakness
