The Murky Ethics of Driverless Cars
A new study explores a moral dilemma facing the creators of self-driving vehicles: In an accident, whose lives…
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Why Do People Make Mistakes in Chess (or Medicine or Driving)?
In chess—and perhaps in other domains—mistakes have more to do with a problem’s difficulty than a player’s skill…
Even Small Increases in Air Pollution Can Put Children at Higher Risk for Mental Illness
A study from Sweden is the latest among a growing body of research linking poor air quality to…
Public Opinion Isn’t Waiting on Sugar Science
In January, we reported on one dentist’s research into the sugar industry’s effects on science. That research remains…
The Impressive Power of an Upvote on Reddit
Experiments reveal that a single, random upvote or downvote on Reddit has a big influence on what we…
Australian Example Suggests Gun Laws Work
Gun violence trends have moved in a positive direction in that nation since the passage of a major…
The Problem With Disney Princesses
Girls who intensely engage with them are more likely to engage in stereotypical feminine behavior. By Tom Jacobs…
Americans’ Diets Are (a Little Bit) Better Than They Were 15 Years Ago
But the gap is increasing between richer, better-educated, white Americans and everyone else. By Francie Diep (Photo: Olearys/Flickr)…
How Can African Farms Get Better Soil?
Two new studies look at how to improve soil quality and improve Africa’s food security. By Nathan Collins…
My Peers Prefer That Painting? Oh Yeah, Me Too
Art appreciation isn’t necessarily a matter of individual taste. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: Oli Scarff/Getty Images) Most of…