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 study of long-lived mammals can help scientists understand why humans age
A physics student has founded an international organization for mentoring women in male-dominated fields...
Silicate dynamos could drive magnetic fields in more planets—and younger ones
Programs aimed at making workplaces more inclusive are showing signs of success
They’ll serve as the hearts of “discovery factories” for planetary science, astrophysics, materials physics, fusion, and more
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
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