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
Teens’ tech skills can help keep us stay close when we’re physically apart
I signed up to be a volunteer section leader. You can, too! But do it ASAP
They weren't trained as engineers—but they were raised to have an insatiable intellectual curiosity
Hardware hasn’t caught up with theory, but we’re already lining up many previously intractable problems for when it does
Here’s how we can avert the dangers and maximize the benefits of this powerful but still emerging technology
Thousands of planned new satellites could ruin a majestic view for billions of people
Industry and governments are ignoring the problem—as well as some simple solutions
If you think educating them on ways to spot suspicious e-mails is the answer, think again
Doing so was inadvertent, but it taught me an important lesson
It’s been touted as an “empathy machine” that lets users see what it’s like to have a disability—but people with disabilities often can’t use it