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
The U.S. vanquished malaria and beat back AIDS, but Lyme and other illnesses are raging unchecked
A horrifying case study in the importance of watching the active volcanoes in our midst
They can help consumers be much more aware of—and aid them in reducing or changing—their energy use
A book entitled Discerning Experts explains why—and what can be done about it
It lets aerospace engineers develop high-quality parts much faster than they could with traditional fabrication methods
But many more should be
Humanity is like a teenager trying to control a 500-horsepower Ferrari
What do these things have in common? They’re all important for astrobiology
A fossil uncovered in the 1970s turns out to be a previously unknown species
A sudden moment of self-awareness in childhood propels people on a quest to explore life’s mysteries...