Masks and Emasculation: Why Some Men Refuse to Take Safety Precautions
They think it makes them look weak, and avoiding that is evidently more important to them than demonstrating responsible behavior
They think it makes them look weak, and avoiding that is evidently more important to them than demonstrating responsible behavior
Phil Anderson’s article “More Is Different” describes how different levels of complexity require new ways of thinking. And as the virus multiplies and spreads, that’s just what the human race desperately needs...
The pandemic is no excuse to abandon chronic disease management and prevention
We need to find more resilient strains in the wild and on small farms and preserve them in gene banks
As the oceans warm and acidify because of fossil-fuel burning, the coral reefs these fish depend on are already in decline
Although much of the U.S. enjoys cleaner air than in previous decades, we still have work to do
This year is virtually certain to end up among the top five warmest in Earth’s history
It’s not just from climate change
It leads to violence against, and the trafficking of, Native women
Cities, regions and businesses are also crucial players
Thinking too small is unintentionally condemning millions to a lack of prosperity
People who live off the land depend on keeping ecosystems intact, and scientists are tapping into their unique expertise
Harvesting almonds is easier on bare dirt—but the soil itself is happier when clothed