PolicyNovember 1, 2022
The Most Urgent Science, Health and Climate Issues in the 2022 Midterm Elections
The midterm elections have high stakes for issues such as abortion rights, pandemic funding, climate change and other fundamental policies
Social Sciences
SociologyOctober 31, 2022
Making Friends with Political Opponents Doesn’t Improve Support for Democracy
Befriending someone in the opposite party does not lessen antidemocratic attitudes, a study finds
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OpinionOctober 31, 2022
Why Scientists Must Stand for Affirmative Action and against Scientific Racism
STEM professionals must stand against the white supremacy and scientific racism that fuels arguments against affirmative action
ArchaeologyOctober 28, 2022
Rare Baby Mummy Identified as Austrian Noble
Researchers have identified a rare baby mummy as the firstborn son of a count of Austria, and rickets may have led to the child’s death
OpinionOctober 28, 2022
Queen Elizabeth II’s Legacy Keeps the White World Rich and the Black World Poor
The British royal family once led an empire based on white supremacy that caused suffering that continues today
OpinionOctober 26, 2022
To Fight Misinformation, We Need to Teach That Science Is Dynamic
Science is a social process, and teaching students how researchers work in tandem to develop facts will make them less likely to be duped by falsehoods
OpinionOctober 26, 2022
More Scientists Need to Run for Office. This Advocacy Group Is Teaching Them How
In an age of science denial, we need more people with STEM backgrounds in elected positions
AnthropologyOctober 21, 2022
First Known Neandertal Family Discovered in Siberian Cave
Ancient DNA from closely related individuals offers fresh insight into Neanderthals’ lives and social structures
OpinionOctober 20, 2022
Experts Grade Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube on Readiness to Handle Election Misinformation
Social media experts evaluate TikTok, Twitter and other platforms on their ability to handle the danger of misinformation about the coming 2022 elections
OpinionOctober 19, 2022
Fights between U.S. States and the National Government Are Endangering Public Health
American federalism has destabilized the balance between states’ and federal rights, thwarting effective response to the nation’s health threats
PlantsOctober 19, 2022
How to Stop Your Jack-o’-Lantern from Rotting
Prevent your jack-o’-lantern from turning into moldy, maggoty mush before Halloween
Drug UseOctober 18, 2022
Should Parents Really Be Worried About Rainbow Fentanyl?
The candy-colored drugs are the latest Halloween scare, but history suggests such fears are overblown