The Role of Doubt in Science
Doubt is inherently human and it has a useful purpose, but that doesn’t mean it’s OK to keep questioning climate change, evolution, and the power of vaccines.
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Why Bad News Is Good News
Consuming bad news is evolutionarily adaptive, but the nature of the social Web might limit its supply.
Fighting Antibiotic Resistance, One Drug at a Time
A new study proposes optimizing sequences of antibiotics, turning evolution against antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
8,000 Years Ago, 17 Women Reproduced for Every One Man
An analysis of modern DNA uncovers a rough dating scene after the advent of agriculture.
Meet the Grolar Bear
There's a hybrid bear roaming the Arctic—and as the sea ice melts, scientists expect more inter-species breeding to come.
Tracing Our Science Illiteracy Back to High School Biology
If we want the public to grasp the theory of evolution, we need to rethink the way we train biology teachers.
Ideology Often Trumps Science, Especially Among Conservatives
Two carefully couched studies parse how our political views impact the way we respond to scientific findings.
Did Evolution Make People Wary of Lotteries?
Computer simulations link the evolution of risk-averse behavior to the small living groups of early humans.
There Are Vast Gaps Between Scientists and the General Public on GMOs, Climate Change
A new study highlights the need for a new kind of public outreach, as well as stronger science education.