How to Feed a Polar Bear
In a warming climate, polar bears face a dramatically changing future. If they'll cope is still uncertain.
How Hard Is It to See a Doctor If You’re on Medicaid?
For residents of some states, it can be extremely difficult.
Handguns for Minors: What Does the Science Say?
As Alabama considers two bills that would allow minors under the age of 18 to possess pistols, we take a look at what the consequences of these gun law changes might be.
Urbanization Can Heat a Place as Much as Climate Change
The urban heat island effect is indeed very strong.
How Courts Use Neuroscience
A new report collates some of the latest numbers on how American courts use brain science in trials. We've got the skinny, plus an analysis of the good and bad consequences.
Is There a Word for When People in Majority Groups Feel Overwhelmed When They See Slight Increases in the Representation of Minority Groups?
Not exactly, but it’s probably a subset of white fragility. Perhaps they’re also feeling prototypicality threat. In general,…
How Much Is It Worth to Clean Up America’s Aging Coal Plants?
Why the vast differences in cost-savings calculations?
The Psychological Repercussions of Removing Your Ovaries
The side effects are significant, but mostly people feel fine afterwards.
Why the ACLU’s New Numbers on Stops in Chicago Aren’t Enough
Stop-and-frisk may have gained notoriety in New York City, but a new analysis finds Chicago police stops people more often than their New York counterparts do, and is less transparent about it.
