
Thanksgiving and the Myth of Native American ‘Savages’
Prominent scientists exaggerate the violence of Native Americans, whom European invaders ravaged
Critical views of science in the news
Prominent scientists exaggerate the violence of Native Americans, whom European invaders ravaged
An aging science journalist with a literature degree sets out to learn quantum mechanics, mathematics and all...
Empirical studies have shown that nonviolent movements are more successful than violent ones at bringing about positive social changes...
“Energy accountant” Richard Heede does research needed to hold major polluters accountable for their actions...
NIH director Francis Collins, winner of the 2020 Templeton Prize, answers questions about God, free will, evil, altruism and his Christian faith in a 2006 interview...
Journalist Leslie Kean investigates topics that many consider to be beyond the pale
Biology writer Carl Zimmer answers questions on heredity, CRISPR, human enhancement, immortality and the coronavirus...
A weight-lifting guru, author and podcaster calls the U.S. response to the pandemic an “exercise in hysteria" that might do more harm than good...
The pandemic has revealed the disadvantages of laissez-faire governance and advantages of centralized control
Pundits hope the pandemic will lead to more humane government policies but fear darker outcomes...