Other ‘advanced nations’ make it far harder for someone like the Charleston killer to get his hands on a Glock semiautomatic handgun or any other kind of firearm.
Are Plastics Making Men Infertile?
Recent research into the health effects of the plastic-making chemicals phthalates has reignited concerns about low sperm counts. But the evidence is far from conclusive.
Information is the Key to Fight Myths of Sexuality
LGTBI rights in Africa get some help from science.
Religious Freedom and Sexual Discrimination
Australia has an apparent conflict between religious freedom and sexual anti-discrimination legislation.
Human Experiments: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Research involving human subjects is littered with a history of scandal that often shapes people’s views of the ethics of research.
Desert Farms Could Power Flight With Sunshine and Seawater
What if you could grow biofuels on land nobody wants, using just seawater and sunlight, and produce food at the same time?
Is Misinformation Putting You at Risk?
Pseudoscience and conspiracy theory are not victimless crimes against science
Want to Know Your Risk of Dying in the Next Five Years?
There might be an age test to find out!
Wait and Pay: Action on Climate Change is Cheap, Delay is Costly
Economic studies on the costs of climate action share a common message: action on climate change is cheap, and delaying it will be costly.
Germaine Greer on Elton John and David Furnish: The Mother of all Rumors
Who knows what Elton John and David Furnish’s kids’ birth certificates actually say – and really, is it any of our business?
Compulsory Science and Maths is Great but There’s More to be Done
We need to start teaching maths and science as early as possible to get the most benefit.
What to do When Your Child is the Bully, Rather than the Victim?
Bullying in schools is a subject that is talked about a lot. One of the quieter areas of discussion and research is the experience of parents whose child is responsible for harassing and victimising others.
No, it’s Not You: Why ‘Wellness’ isn’t the Answer to Overwork
More and more workplaces are turning to the wellness industry to try and solve the problem of overwork.
In Sickness and in Health: How Marriage Helps Cancer Patients
A growing body of research evidence shows being married greatly increases patients’ chances of being cured of cancer.
Selfies of an ‘Unsound Mind’: The Mysterious Art of Thomas Hinton
Thomas Hinton’s photographs, and what we can know about his life from other sources, give a rare glimpse into the life of someone suffering a mental illness at the turn of the 20th century.
China’s Growing Labour Movement Offers Hope for Workers Globally
The growing labour movement in China, as fragmented and repressed as it is, offers hope for workers everywhere as an example of organising against incredible odds.