Policy
Firearm Forensics Has Proven Reliable in the Courtroom. And in the Lab
Despite criticism, a slate of new scientific studies show that forensic firearms analysis is a reliable scientific discipline that the criminal justice system should trust
Opinion
Astronomy
Astronomy Is Facing an End of the Era of Monster Telescopes
Money, engineering and sheer geometry may mark an end of the line for building ever larger astronomical telescopes
Vaccines
A Shot in the Arm Documentary Treats Vaccine Denialism with a Dose of Empathy
A pandemic film shows that compassion and civil dialogue might be the best antidote to vaccine distrust
Neuroscience
The Brain Isn’t as Adaptable as Some Neuroscientists Claim
The idea of treating neurological disorders by marshaling vast unused neural reserves is more wishful thinking than reality
Ethics
Moral Righteousness Can Worsen Conflict
Research on morality shows that it can counterintuitively impede peace and progress
Climate Change
Meeting the 1.5°C Climate Goal Will Save ²Ýݮֱ²¥ of People, and It’s Still Feasible
People already suffering from climate change are beseeching world leaders to hold global temperature rise to 1.5°C, even if we surpass that threshold temporarily
Neurology
Transgender People’s Neurological Needs Are Being Overlooked
Migraine, stroke and epilepsy disproportionately affect members of the transgender community—but neurologists are often unprepared to respond
Mathematics
Is the Lottery Ever a Good Bet?
The surprisingly subtle math behind the Powerball and Mega Millions
Vaccines
Unions Bring a Surprising Side Effect—Higher Vaccination Rates
Unions are good medicine, spurring vaccinations in their wider communities while overcoming pandemic politics
Drug Use
To Treat Overdose Patients Now, Hospitals Must Test for More Kinds of Drugs
Most hospitals typically test people for drugs that drove overdoses 15 to 20 years ago. We need a national system for expanded testing to help patients get the treatment they need today
