Trump’s Personality Cult Plays a Part in His Political Appeal
Personality measures suggest Donald Trump exerts a cult of personality over his followers, people who are psychologically susceptible to his appeal. This could help explain how he has succeeded in U.S. politics while other populists have not
We Must Face Down the Expanding Anti-Reality Industry
Exposing the antiscience playbook reveals the antiregulatory motives of its deep-pocketed bankrollers
Nuclear Weapons at Any Price? Congress Should Say No
Costs are skyrocketing to modernize the U.S. nuclear arsenal. Instead of turning a blind eye, Congress should demand fiscal oversight and make hard decisions balancing costs with deterrence
A Fight About Viruses in the Air Is Finally Over. Now It’s Time for Healthy Venting
WHO now admits the COVID virus and other germs spread “through the air.” This plain language may help improve research and action to fight disease
AI Doesn’t Threaten Humanity. Its Owners Do
We shouldn’t be afraid of AI taking over humanity; we should fear the fact that our humanity hasn’t kept up with our technology
Here's What Universities Always Get Wrong about Student Protests
Repression draws attention to campus protests, like those over the conflict in Gaza, and makes them grow
It’s Time to Act on Pilots’ Mental Health
Mental health recommendations for pilots and air traffic controllers bring new ideas to old problems; the FAA must decide what’s next
New Law Allowing Religion into Science Classrooms Is Dangerous for Everyone
It is imperative that we protect science education from “intelligent design” and other alternative “theories”
Policing Works when It Is Done Right
The COVID pandemic and the police murder of George Floyd polarized views on policing. Rather than abolishing policing or maintaining its status quo, we need to make it better and more focused
Florida’s Surgeon General Shows the Danger of Politicizing Medicine
Florida state surgeon general Joseph Ladapo’s rejection of evidence-based policy stems from political rather than scientific motivations and puts innocent people at risk
A ‘Havana Syndrome’ Investigation in Congress Rests on Politics, Not Science
Lawmakers should look in the mirror if they want answers to who hyped dubious reports of Havana syndrome. Instead they are investigating the spy agencies telling them the truth about the mystery
What Can Election 2024 Polls Really Tell Us?
Election polls are accurate but can only reveal voter intentions on the day they were taken. They don’t predict the future