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
A cup of cells can both bend and “see,” feats rarely seen outside of animals
Avoid the example of animals that practice semelparity and don’t murder your mate
Live fast, die young and leave a good lookin’ stump
Time crystals, trickle-up economics, songbird diversity, and more
How the surprisingly intricate drumming of woodpeckers evolved
This strong, all-natural material was used to make the first bulletproof vest more than a century ago—but scientists have barely begun to tap its potential
His essay on alien life was uncovered in 2016; now we have a second example of his previously unpublished thoughts about science
Your body, like the national park, is an ecosystem—and all ecosystems are not the same
Armed with AI-equipped smartphones, African farmers should be able to detect and deal with potato viruses before they get out of hand
A plant scorned as an invasive species offers a wealth of practical uses and cultural significance