Consensus Is No Match for False Balance
Quoting both sides leads people to think there's controversy, even when they're told there's consensus.
How One Little Number Erodes Trust in Science
Statisticians say it's time to end the cult of "statistical significance."
Is There a Downside to Human Connection?
Overly-connected groups may stifle innovation, new experiments suggest.
Yes, Mind-Controlled Wheelchairs Are a Thing
Building on past work, scientists create wheelchairs controlled directly by electrical signals inside monkeys' brains.
Sometimes, It’s Best to Be Irrational
Theoretical psychologists show that when the world is being random, the best option leads to oddly inconsistent preferences.
Writing Letters to Break Vicious Cycles
Economists in Germany find that expressing feelings to someone who hurts you could make you more generous to others.
The Part We Play in—Not Just on—Our Environment
A study of ancient inhabitants of Sanak Island, Alaska, points to a new understanding of our impact on the natural world.
Is a Treatment for Ebola on the Way?
Researchers find the disease may have long-term effects on the brain, but a treatment may be on the way.