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
Distract yourself with some amazing views of the universe around us
Want to seek shelter on Mars? There may be a lot of options, and we know where they are
A recent paper uncovers a unique pair of shapes
They use fewer resources, they take up less space—and they might also be less susceptible to the cognitive hazards caused by cosmic rays
A cup of cells can both bend and “see,” feats rarely seen outside of animals
Francis Su’s book Mathematics for Human Flourishing is both an invitation and a challenge
Automated spacecraft cost far less; they’re getting more capable every year; and if they fail, nobody dies
In pursuit of celestial mysteries onboard the world’s only airborne observatory
In a vast game of chance and competition, things can get ugly
Small, feathery dinosaurs jettisoned indigestible food just like some modern birds do