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…
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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…
Is It a GMO or Not?
A new generation of genetically modified organisms will be genetically indistinguishable from non-GMOs. By Michael White A horned…
A World Tour of Sex Education
It’s kind of terrible, and not just in the United States. By Nathan Collins (Photo: Rudy Juanito/Flickr) Think…
Hillary Clinton and the Danger of Defying Gender Stereotypes
New research suggests our reactions to breaches of trust are influenced by our preconceived notions about men and…
How Do You Say ‘Tongue’ in Tongan?
New research finds words in different languages that refer to the same thing often use, or avoid using,…
Earthquakes Are More Likely When the Moon Is Full
Large earthquakes appear to more likely when the tides are at their peak. By Nathan Collins (Photo: Jewel…
Hawaii’s Honeycreepers Are in Serious Trouble
Climate change is helping avian disease advance on some of the world’s most remarkable birds. By Nathan Collins…