There Are Partisan Divides Not Just on Climate, but Also on Those Who Study Climate
Republicans are much more likely to doubt scientists’ understanding of climate change and to question scientists’ motives. By…
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It’s Almost Impossible to Sustainably Harvest Ivory
New research shows the amount of ivory that can be sustainably harvested from elephants is a lot lower than the market demand.
How Personal Politics Enter Your Doctor’s Office
A new survey connects doctors’ political views to their opinions on issues like marijuana use and abortion. By…
Do Women Prefer Male Bosses?
Yes, according to new research—which is something to keep in mind when Hillary Clinton asks you to be…
Police Brutality Lowers a Community’s Likelihood to Call 911
A new study is the first to show that communities don’t just feel less trust in police after…
Small Cities Need More Help With ‘Extreme Events’
Worldwide, small to mid-sized cities are growing at a fast rate. But does a city’s ability to handle…
What’s Missing in Trump’s Tweets
An analysis reveals the unique challenges faced by female candidates. By Tom Jacobs Donald Trump. (Photo: Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty…
Does Endorsing Scientific Inquiry Boost Support for Environmental Regulations?
Scientific knowledge matters less than believing in the scientific method, researchers find. By Nathan Collins Jim Inhofe’s infamous…
The Bigotry Brought Out by Coca-Cola’s Super Bowl Ad
Seeing that Coke ad featuring Muslim Americans singing America the Beautiful led many conservatives to suddenly prefer Pepsi.…
The Nature of Human Violence
A new study looks at the question of how much our branch of the evolutionary tree contributes to…