Science Funding Prioritizes Past Success—and That’s a Problem
Science needs to diversify and take more risks to achieve its maximum potential, researchers argue. By Nathan Collins…
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Dehumanizing Muslims Isn’t Just Wrong: It Makes Us Less Safe
Muslim Americans pick up on xenophobic feelings, and it makes them less likely to cooperate with police. By…
And the Oscar Goes to … an American
Both Academy Award and BAFTA voters tend to favor their own. By Tom Jacobs Leonardo DiCaprio in Edinburgh,…
Large Insurers Left Obamacare, but Not Because It Was Broken
Aetna, UnitedHealth, and others’ failures were largely their own, researchers suggest. By Nathan Collins The Aetna building in…
No Job Interview? Perhaps It’s Your Facebook Profile Photo
New research from Belgium finds many potential employers check them out — and draw conclusions about you. Job-hunters may want…
Driving Restrictions Haven’t Cleared Mexico City’s Air
Residents go out of their way to avoid public transportation, a new study argues. By Nathan Collins A…
The Lasting Effects of Pope Francis’ Climate Change Edict
New research finds thinking about the pontiff changes the way we frame the issue. By Tom Jacobs (Photo:…
How Immigration Raids Lead to Lower Birth Weights
Researchers investigate the strange aftermath of the Postville raid. By Nathan Collins The slaughterhouse and meat packing plant…
Just Because He’s Hot Doesn’t Mean He’s Healthy
A new study suggests we didn’t evolve to find healthy people more attractive. By Nathan Collins (Photo: Mattel/Newsmakers)…
School Gun Violence Is Linked to Economic Insecurity
New research finds an increased number of such incidents at times of high unemployment. By Tom Jacobs Candles…