To Make Climate Science More Compelling, Try Telling a Story
Narrative writing is more common in widely read journals, a new study finds. By Nathan Collins (Photo: Fox…
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Where People Don’t Believe in Global Warming
Americans seem to conflate local temperatures with global trends, researchers find. By Nathan Collins (Photo: Khuroshvili Ilya/Flickr) The…
African Americans Are Three Times More Likely to Be Killed by Police
One more dive into the statistics on race and police killings. By Nathan Collins (Photo: Yana Paskova/Getty Images)…
Researchers Are Getting Closer to Making Prosthetic Limbs Feel Real
Researchers show that applying an electrical current to the sensory cortex can help people feel a sense of…
We’ve Been Cooking Vegetables in Pots for a Really Long Time
Mmmm, sautéed Saharan grass. By Nathan Collins (Photo: benketaro/Flickr) The invention of sautéed vegetables was quite a milestone…
Nearly 2,000 People Died While Being Arrested in 2015
A report by the Bureau of Justice Statistics offers new evidence to those who claim the federal government…
How to Convince the Rich to Donate Money
New research suggests charitable appeals work best when they fit with the donor’s self-concept. By Tom Jacobs (Photo:…
Warm Ocean Water Is Melting East Antarctica From Below
A new study confirms the existence of deep sea channels that help eat away at the Totten Ice…
Celebrity Chefs Are Lousy Role Models
Research suggests cooking show hosts often engage in less-than-sanitary behaviors while demonstrating their craft. By Tom Jacobs Rachael…
Depression, Suicidal Thoughts Afflict Many Airline Pilots
A new study finds one in eight is seriously depressed. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: Matt Cardy/Getty Images) You…