The Science of Spiritual Narcissism
Self-enhancement through spiritual practices can fool some of us into thinking we’re evolving and growing when all we’re growing is our ego
Opinion
Our Improbable Existence Is No Evidence for a Multiverse
Experts in probability have spotted a logical flaw in theorists’ reasoning
Extremely Boring Aliens
Perhaps other life in the universe is, in the end, utterly dull
Coronavirus News Roundup: January 2–January 8
Here are pandemic highlights for the week
We Must Find Ways to Detect Cancer Much Earlier
The job of the oncologist of the future will be to prevent and treat the emergence of disease
Is the Schrödinger Equation True?
Just because a mathematical formula works does not mean it reflects reality
The Climate Emergency: 2020 in Review
Despite some promising developments, the need for action has grown even more urgent
India Is Targeting Defenders of Indigenous Rights as ‘Terrorists’
Adivasis and their allies are being persecuted for protesting development that destroys the environment
How to Make Artificial Intelligence More Democratic
A new type of learning model uses far less data than conventional AIs, allowing researchers with limited resources to contribute
A New Strain of Drug-Resistant Malaria Has Sprung Up in Africa
Here’s how we fight back
