Ditch the cynicism. People are more generous, open-minded and compassionate than you think
Americans are experiencing a “trust recession,” social scientist Jamil Zaki says in his new book “Hope for Cynics.” But ...
The Cool Down on MSN8h
Scientist uncovers surprising impact of shutting down US coal plants: 'These particles can make people sick'
A professor at Brown University recently explained the harmful effects of coal plants across the United States, revealing the ...
Simple science summaries written by AI can help people understand research and trust scientists
Artificial intelligence-generated summaries of scientific papers make complex information more understandable for the public compared with human-written summaries, according to my recent paper ...
People on MSN1d
Scientists Reveal ‘Disgusting’ Truth Behind Mysterious Balls That Shut Down Beaches in Australia
The composition of the mysterious balls that washed up on the shores of Australia last month has been revealed — and ...
The Manila Times on MSN1dOpinion
The challenge of making people science-literate
THE argument that news outlets should desist from disclosing, as a news item, the entry of any tropical weather disturbance ...
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty4d
Iran Sentences 3 To Death Over Assassination Of Nuclear Scientist
Iran's judiciary says three people have been sentenced to death by a lower court over the killing in 2020 of Iran's top ...
Smithsonian Magazine on MSN1d
Archaeologists Are Bewildered by a Skeleton Made From the Bones of at Least Eight People Who Died Thousands of Years Apart
Found in a cremation cemetery in Belgium, the skeleton includes bones dating to the Neolithic period and a Roman-era skull, ...
Newsweek on MSN3d
Scientists Warn of Aging Effects of 'Harmless' Breakfast Foods
Seemingly "healthy" breakfast options have been linked to an accelerated rate of biological aging, new research suggests.
Scientists are wary and uncertain as Trump returns to power
Scientists are on high alert as Donald Trump returns to the White House, with implications for climate change and research.
India Today4h
World Science Day 2024: Celebrating science's role in building better future for all
World Science Day highlights the transformative power of science in addressing global challenges, from climate change to public health.
The Conversation on MSN2d
Governments are pushing teen social media bans – but behind the scenes is a messy fight over science
Jonathan Haidt’s book The Anxious Generation has set governments against teen social media – and triggered a months-long ...