Americans on Both Sides of the Political Spectrum Agree: The Opioid Crisis Is Real
The opioid epidemic has cut across income, geography, and other characteristics that often divide Americans. By Francie Diep…
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The Camera Lies—Even When Cops Wear It
New research suggests recordings of violent incidents don’t help to clarify whether a police officer’s use of force…
Well-Meaning Bots Duke It Out on Wikipedia
Just like Wikipedia’s human editors, automated computer programs designed to combat vandalism and create new pages sometimes end…
How Islamophobia Spawned Racism Against Latinos
A new paper draws connections between fear of terrorists and anti-immigrant messaging. By Julie Morse Anti-immigrant rally in…
Monitoring Tropical Rainforests’ Health From Space
Researchers use satellite data to uncover signs if a forest might be in trouble. By Nathan Collins Monteverde,…
There’s a Name for That: Persistent Injustice Effect
It’s a simple idea, but one with widespread, high-stakes implications. By Peter C. Baker (Illustration: Elias Stein) Every so…
As Election Day Nears, Workers Are Fighting — and Bonding — Over Politics
A new survey reports one-quarter of employees have experienced negative consequences of political discussions at work. By Tom…
Are Humans to Blame for Marine Extinctions?
Human hunting and fishing practices are ushering in an extinction event unlike anything our planet has ever experienced.…
Music and Theater Students Are More Likely to Be Bullied
Ryan Murphy got it right in Glee. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: woodleywonderworks/Flickr) With the new school year underway,…
Even Systematic Reviews of Medical Science Are Mostly Bunk
Even meta-analyses are often unreliable. By Nathan Collins (Photo: Jenni C/Flickr) There are a fair number of reasons…