Sociology
Seeing a Superhero on the Subway Makes People More Likely to Surrender Their Seats
You might be on your best behavior with the Dark Knight or Superman watching, too
Will Trump’s Immigration Policies Hurt US Nobel Chances?
Drastic cuts to science funding and immigration restrictions could hobble the country's research enterprise
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?
