Understanding Your Introverted Kid’s Needs Will Help Them Succeed
There is nothing wrong with quieter, introverted kids. Recognizing what makes them tick can help them confidently navigate an extroverted world
The Hidden Costs of Men’s Social Isolation
When men suffer social isolation, women may pay the price, too
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Why Aren’t We Losing Our Minds Over the Plastic in Our Brains?
New research on microplastics in brains reminds us that while scientists compile safety data, our leaders should still act
Return-to-Office Demands Don’t Benefit Employees or Businesses
Donald Trump has joined big firms in demanding workers end remote work. But the evidence suggests that hurts both workers and the work
Firearm Forensics Is Still Troubled by Systemic Failure
Three forensic examiners at the Rhode Island State Crime Laboratory last year mistakenly concluded that cartridge cases from a crime scene matched a specific firearm. The error exposes systemic flaws that risk wrongful convictions
Men Are More Prepared for Fatherhood Than We Think
In many cultures, men are not involved with hands-on childcare. But biology tells us we are perfectly capable of doing so
The U.S. Is Not Ready for Bird Flu in Humans
Bird flu is infecting more people than we think. We need to stop it now before a new pandemic begins
Why Elon Musk’s ‘Fork in the Road’ Is Really a Dead End
Elon Musk’s Fork in the Road isn’t just a sculpture—it’s a monument to the tech world’s obsession with civilizational survival, which has its roots in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence
Elon Musk Can Find His $2-Trillion Federal Spending Cut in Nuclear Weapons
DOGE’s Elon Musk should turn his $2-trillion hatchet to wasteful and perilous U.S. nuclear weapons modernization plans
Mathematicians Solve Infamous ‘Moving Sofa Problem’
What’s the largest couch that can turn a corner? After 58 years, we finally know
The Link between Cannabis and Psychosis in Teens Is Real
Teens have access to vastly more potent cannabis than their parents had at their age. Parents need to understand the risks, including psychosis
AI’s Energy Demands Threaten a Nuclear Waste Nightmare
Reviving nuclear power plants to power AI threatens an avalanche of nuclear waste