Sociology
Bustling Through the Physics of Crowds
A comic uses fluid dynamics to explain how groups of people move—and how that could help make large gatherings safer.
Preserving America’s Place in Global Science
The United States can remain an international leader in science by embracing openness and collaboration.
How to Rebuild Trust in Science
Earning trust is hard; winning it back is even harder. Here’s how to do it.
What’s at Stake for Science in the US Presidential Election
Polls capture shifting, conflicted public views about science.
Placebo Science Is Rooted in Witch Hunts
How we learned to sort true from false in medicine.
The Plight of Japan’s Ama Divers
Practiced mostly by women, this fishing tradition is thousands of years old. Can it survive?
Do Homelessness Prevention Programs Work?
The first evidence from a randomized controlled trial that financial assistance helps prevent homelessness.
The Pandemic Your Grandparents Forgot
Sixty years later, will anybody have heard of COVID-19?
