Romantic Desires Drive Some Women From the Lab
New research links women's poor performance on math tests with their wish to date a smarter man.
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Researchers Turn to Big Data to Justify Basic Science
A new method of citation network analysis could be used to make the case for the importance of basic research.
Does Utah Really Think It’s Protecting Sixth Graders by Keeping Climate Science Out of Classrooms?
School officials in Utah think sixth graders are too young to be taught about climate change—but the perfect age to be misled about it.
The Complex Reasons We Comply With Authority
Mimicking Stanley Milgram, a new study suggests it's pretty easy for an authority figure to persuade people to take an action that may harm another.
The Latest in Coffee Grounds Energy Technology
Empty the grounds, add some lye ... hey, you've got a methane trap going.
How Scientific Progress Is Changing the Stem Cell Debate
The morality of human embryonic stem cell research has long been contentious, but new discoveries could end the controversy.
The Complicated Science—and Conflict—Behind Identifying the First Native Americans
Genetic studies of living Native Americans and ancient remains are revising our theories about America’s first inhabitants.
Your Age, Race, and Political Affiliation Can Predict What You Think About Science
Many aspects of Americans' lives work together to influence their opinions on issues such as global warming, animal testing, and sending people to space.
Climate Deniers Are Coming for Your Children
In states whose economic engines run on dirty fuel, teaching kids about climate change is under new attack.
Why Curiosity Should Drive Our Scientific Agenda
Basic research can seem wasteful, but politicians should resist the temptation to set science’s priorities.