To Make Climate Science More Compelling, Try Telling a Story
Narrative writing is more common in widely read journals, a new study finds. By Nathan Collins (Photo: Fox…
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Researchers Are Getting Closer to Making Prosthetic Limbs Feel Real
Researchers show that applying an electrical current to the sensory cortex can help people feel a sense of…
The Federal Government Denies California’s Request for New Science Tests
The California Department of Education is pushing forward with plans to update its science tests — even though the federal…
Here Are Four Myths About Diversity in Science
There’s been a lot of talk about diversity in science lately: Minority scientists have written op-eds about their…
Beyond Inbox Zero: The Science of Work-Life Balance
A look at one non-profit that’s turning to behavioral analysis in an attempt to design healthier conditions for…
Military Training Areas Can Double as Important Wildlife Refuges
Despite years of repeated bombing, fires, and other disturbances, military training areas can maintain biodiversity and help in…
Is Clear Thinking Morally Superior?
Many of us think so, a new study finds, and that could explain why arguments over science and…
How Native American Genes Tell the Story of Europeans’ Arrival
Europeans’ arrival in North America left a mark on the population of people already here. A new study…
We’ve Finally Found a Dinosaur Brain
A rock picked up on a Sussex beach in 2004 looked a whole lot like part of a reptile brain. In a manner of speaking, it was.
Big Ideas in Social Science: An Interview With Doreen Massey on Space
The latest in a series of conversations with leading intellectuals in collaboration with the Social Science Bites podcast…