Tech
Historian Contemplates "Ugly" Reality of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
An historian argues that some iconic photographs of Hiroshima and Nagasaki do not convey the "ugly" reality of the destruction caused by U.S. atomic bombs.
Cross-Check
Critical views of science in the news
Tech
Bethe, Teller, Trinity and the End of Earth
A leader of the Manhattan Project recalls a discussion of whether the Trinity test would ignite Earth's atmosphere and destroy the planet
Tech
The Risks of Nuclear Weapons: An Exchange
A prominent poitical scientist argues that our fears of nuclear weapons have been excessive.
The Sciences
Science versus Religion: Excerpts from an Interview
How science and religion conflict converge--or not.
Mind
Much-touted Deep-Brain-Stimulation Treatment for Depression Fails Another Trial
The much-touted deep-brain-stimulation treatment for depression has failed a second major trial.
Wellness
Meta-Meditation: A Skeptic Meditates on Meditation
The media are touting meditation’s potential for treating everything from anxiety to AIDS, but strong, objective evidence is lacking.
Mind
Why "Color Cures" for Mental Illness Endure
The persistence of "color therapy" reveals the weakness of conventional treatments for mental illness.
Sustainability
Are We Too Afraid of Nuclear Weapons?
"Optimists" argue that our fears of nuclear weapons have been "alarmist" and counter-productive.
Neurological Health
Return of Electro-Cures: Symptom of Psychiatry's Crisis?
TMS and other "electro-cures" for depression are becoming popular in spite of limited demonstrated effectiveness
Mind
Oliver Sacks on Stage Fright
Neurologist Oiver Sacks, a best-selling chronicler of disorders of the brain and mind, describes how he copes with stage fright.
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