stuart firestein
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.
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.
Here’s the Right Story for Vaccine Holdouts
Two public health experts explain how to cut through the noise about COVID-19 vaccines.
The Resulting Fallacy Is Ruining Your Decisions
Are you judging your decisions on their outcomes?
Why Scientists Need To Fail Better
The rush for success is driving science into a corner, apart from wider culture.
Certainly Not!
Good science requires cultivating doubt and finding pleasure in mystery.
