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
Recent events make it clear that it couldn’t hurt to elect someone who applies the scientific method to thinking and decision-making
Both are existential challenges—and a president who belittles and neglects science has made them both tougher to address
A new view of the Milky Way, the trouble with teeth, ice age survivors, and more
Those black-and-white squares can help us understand how memory works
Health care providers need a well-organized response grounded in science and ethics as the U.S. responds to the pandemic
Online harassment of scientists and health professionals is a serious and growing problem
A narrow focus on the latest hot topic can be rewarding—but it’s not necessarily a good long-term strategy
Does right-wing skepticism toward the coronavirus have anything to do with the postmodern philosophy of Thomas Kuhn?...
Distract yourself with some amazing views of the universe around us
It’s not as crazy as it might sound