We rely more on mobile navigation apps than we realize. It’s a mistake to overlook them when regulating Big Tech.
For Many Disabled Patients, the Doctor Is Often Not In
Some doctors avoid patients with disabilities, advocates say. And even when they don’t, barriers to routine care abound.
Some doctors avoid patients with disabilities, advocates say. And even when they don’t, barriers to routine care abound.
Book Review: The Surprisingly Imprecise History of Measurement
James Vincent shows in “Beyond Measure” how the quest to quantify has shaped scientific progress and human society.
James Vincent shows in “Beyond Measure” how the quest to quantify has shaped scientific progress and human society.
Book Review: How We Make Sense of Mental Illness
In “Strangers to Ourselves,” Rachel Aviv shows how the stories we use to explain mental distress shape our lives.
In “Strangers to Ourselves,” Rachel Aviv shows how the stories we use to explain mental distress shape our lives.
Book Review: Helping Water Find Its Own Level
In “Water Always Wins,” Erica Gies shows how “water detectives” are seeking to slow and reshape the flow of a vital resource.
In “Water Always Wins,” Erica Gies shows how “water detectives” are seeking to slow and reshape the flow of a vital resource.
What Is an Old-Growth Tree Actually Worth?
In setting fines for timber poaching, experts are looking at different ways to calculate the financial value of trees.
In setting fines for timber poaching, experts are looking at different ways to calculate the financial value of trees.
Opinion: Universal School Meals Should Be Extended Indefinitely
A pandemic-era program allowed every student to be well-fed and focused at school. Why won’t Congress make it permanent?
A pandemic-era program allowed every student to be well-fed and focused at school. Why won’t Congress make it permanent?
Melting Himalayan Glaciers Alter Water Supplies Near and Far
The retreat means countries like Nepal and Bangladesh, which rely on these mountain water cycles, will have to adapt.
The retreat means countries like Nepal and Bangladesh, which rely on these mountain water cycles, will have to adapt.
Book Review: The Downside of Human Exceptionalism
In “If Nietzsche Were a Narwhal,” Justin Gregg argues that human intelligence may represent an evolutionary dead end.
In “If Nietzsche Were a Narwhal,” Justin Gregg argues that human intelligence may represent an evolutionary dead end.
Book Review: A Psychologist Plumbs the Cultural Roots of Emotion
In “Between Us,” psychologist Batja Mesquita argues that emotions aren’t universal, but inherited from social groups.
In “Between Us,” psychologist Batja Mesquita argues that emotions aren’t universal, but inherited from social groups.
Opinion: For a More Sustainable Afterlife, Try Human Composting
Vermont recently legalized a greener alternative to cremation and burial. More states should follow suit.
Vermont recently legalized a greener alternative to cremation and burial. More states should follow suit.
Researchers Ask: Does Enforcing Civility Stifle Online Debate?
Some social scientists argue that civility is a poor metric by which to judge the quality of an online debate.
Some social scientists argue that civility is a poor metric by which to judge the quality of an online debate.
Why Is Corn Syrup in So Many American Infant Formulas?
Nearly half of U.S. infant formula contain corn sugars. Mounting evidence suggests it may not be the best for babies.
Nearly half of U.S. infant formula contain corn sugars. Mounting evidence suggests it may not be the best for babies.
The Fervent Debate Over the Best Way To Confront Global Warming
Supporters of cutting carbon emissions have long struggled against advocates for climate-change adaptation strategies.
Supporters of cutting carbon emissions have long struggled against advocates for climate-change adaptation strategies.
Opinion: Feminist Science Is Not an Oxymoron
Feminists have generated a set of tools to make science less biased and more robust. Why don’t more scientists use it?
Feminists have generated a set of tools to make science less biased and more robust. Why don’t more scientists use it?
The Animal Worlds That Lie Beyond Our Perception
Three recent books reveal the rich sensory worlds of other animals and how those worlds are increasingly threatened.
Three recent books reveal the rich sensory worlds of other animals and how those worlds are increasingly threatened.