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The Attack of Zombie Science

They look like scientific papers. But they’re distorting and killing science.

The Man Who Seduced the World with Whale Songs

Roger Payne sparked the anti-whaling movement. He’s not done yet.

December 20, 2021

Ignorance: How It Drives Science, a New Podcast

In this premier episode, the hosts ask astronomer Jill Tarter who or what’s out there.

The Man Who Seduced the World with Whale Songs

Roger Payne sparked the anti-whaling movement. He’s not done yet.

September 8, 2021

Here’s the Right Story for Vaccine Holdouts

Two public health experts explain how to cut through the noise about COVID-19 vaccines.

July 14, 2021

The Resulting Fallacy Is Ruining Your Decisions

Are you judging your decisions on their outcomes?

November 30, 2017

Why Scientists Need To Fail Better

The rush for success is driving science into a corner, apart from wider culture.

November 2, 2015

Certainly Not!

Good science requires cultivating doubt and finding pleasure in mystery.

May 23, 2013