We’re Not Very Good at Predicting Outbreaks
By randomly sampling outwardly healthy people for a disease like Ebola, public-health officials can substantially improve their estimates…
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The Trouble With Retweeting
Chinese researchers report doing so reduces our comprehension of the very post we’re sharing. By Tom Jacobs (Photo:…
How the Federal Government Will Take on North Carolina’s Discriminatory Legislation
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has put out a bold call for cases of discrimination against transgender employees…
A Chat on the Porch Reduces Transphobia
New research finds a 10-minute conversation can dampen prejudicial attitudes. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: Sonja Lovas/Flickr) Door-to-door may…
Saving Coral Reefs Is Harder Than We Think
Most researchers look at single species in isolation, ignoring the complex relations within coral communities. That needs to…
How to Appeal to a Conservative’s Inner Conservationist
The way an environmental appeal is framed can make a big difference in how it is received. By…
Can Exercising During Pregnancy Make for More Active Children?
A study in mice suggests the amount of exercise expectant mothers get during pregnancy can influence how physically…
Choral Singing Boosts Immune System Activity
A study of cancer patients, and the people who care for them, finds a mere hour of joining…