Mind & Brain
Using Attachment Theory to Understand Facebook Stalking
Social media has made digital voyeurism the norm, but some of us are more inclined to pursue online surveillance than others
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Environment
A Turning Point in Combating Climate Change May Be Here
Investigations against oil and coal companies raise optimism for a cleaner future
Environment
Pollution from Planes and Ships Left Out of Paris Agreement
The fast growing sources dropped out of the climate change accord over the course of negotiations
Environment
Energy Secretary Talks Climate Challenge
A brief portion of the December 9 conversation during the climate talks in France between Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz and Scientific American ’s David Biello ...
Space & Physics
Hawaii's Telescope Controversy Is the Latest in a Long History of Land-Ownership Battles
The current standoff between Native Hawaiian protesters and proponents of the planned Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) can take some lessons from similar disputes in the past
The Sciences
Thoughts from a #BLACKandSTEM Academic Regarding Scalia's and Roberts's Remarks on December 9, 2015
Reflecting on the remarks made by SCOTUS's Scalia and Roberts about the value of Black students in college science classes
Health
Senate Panel Scolds Companies for Drug Price Spikes
Lawmakers investigating how mergers may stoke price hikes at companies including Valeant, Turing
Environment
Glimmers of a Climate Deal Emerge in Paris
A new ambition coalition, including the U.S., might help or hurt negotiations
The Sciences
Personalized Medicine: A Faustian Bargain?
Therapies tailored to an individual's particular genetic makeup could be highly effective—but they could also be too expensive for many of those whose DNA donations go into creating the treatments...
Environment
90-Nation Coalition Aims for Ambitious Climate Change Deal
Among its goals, the coalition of countries, including the U.S., wants an agreement that the world must aim as soon as possible to hold global warming to 1.5-degree Celsius and work toward a long-term low-carbon future ...
Health
The Truth about Fetal Tissue Research
The use of aborted fetal tissue has sparked controversy in the U.S., but many scientists say it is essential for studies of HIV, development and more
Environment
CO2 Pollution Holds Steady as China's Economy Cools
Greenhouse gas emissions fail to rise for once
Environment
New African Highways Have a High Environmental Price
An analysis determines that many road-building projects in Africa would bring only modest benefits to people, while devastating the environment. Christopher Intagliata reports
Environment
Protect the Right Places for Biodiversity
Scientists can provide the info to make sure that the correct areas are chosen for protection to help ensure the continued robustness of a region's biodiversity
Mind & Brain
The Creativity Bias against Women
Research shows that females are perceived as less “creative” in many contexts
The Sciences
Archaeologists Survey Seaplanes Sunk During Pearl Harbor Attack
Better equipment, visibility allow University of Hawaii researchers to map and photograph planes lost during the December 7, 1941 bombing
Environment
Nuclear Power Must Make a Comeback for Climate's Sake
James Hansen and other climate scientists argue for more reactors to cut coal consumption
Mind & Brain
Europe's Migrant Crisis Necessitates Alternative Psychotherapies
Existing treatments for victims of single-event trauma are insufficient for migrants with mental health problems, experts say
The Sciences
Supreme Court Casts Doubt on Scope of Vermont Health Care Data Law
Expected ruling could prevent 18 states from collecting health care information from certain employee health plan administrators
Environment
Plight of the Long-Distance Flyers
Individual countries may protect migratory birds but the great length of their journeys are endangered
