Trump Is Still a Fan of Stop and Frisk. But Does It Work?
President Trump on Monday echoed arguments from his campaign, but his information seems outdated.
Quantifying the ‘Weinstein Effect’ One Year Later
Coverage of sexual harassment and assault allegations is up 30 percent compared to the months immediately before the New York Times published its story about Harvey Weinstein.
Are Insurers Doing Their Part to End America’s Opioid Epidemic?
A new study asks if insurance policies discourage the overprescribing of opioids and encourage proven alternative pain treatments.
The Government’s Latest Hearing on the EPA’s Science Transparency Rule Bolstered Outsider Scientists’ Opinions
Two of the three invited scientists agreed with the rule, even though other evidence suggests most scientists are against it.
Sexual Harassment and Assault Are Understudied Health Risks
They're linked to high blood pressure, insomnia, and depression.
Francisco Ayala Resigned After a University Inquiry Found Him Guilty of Sexual Harassment. But What Happened to the Federal Grants He Received?
What happens to taxpayer money when scientists are faced with accusations or findings of wrongdoing?
There Are Best Practices for Interviewing Those Who Report Sex Crimes—and Thursday’s Senate Hearing Followed None of Them
An expert on how to best investigate sex crimes responds to Christine Blasey Ford's testimony.
The Environmental Protection Agency Puts a Top Children’s Health Official on Leave
Researchers are worried that the EPA plans to reduce the Office of Children's Health Protection's influence, or shutter it altogether.
What the Research Says About (the Very Rare Phenomenon of) False Sexual Assault Allegations
Pacific Standard looks at the evidence about people who make false accusations of rape, and how to get the best information during sexual assault cases.
Are Bert and Ernie Gay? We Checked the Research.
Lots of sources have cast the Muppets as queer, for a very long time.