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Postmodern ideas have gained the status of absolute truths. Relativism, selectively appropriated into the language of both left and right politics, has metamorphosed into dogma. As oversimplification distorts communication, public trust in scientific fact has eroded. Could renewed ideas of objectivity be a way out?
The challenge of demonstrating the value of the humanities can never be fully accomplished by showing that the humanities serve other disciplines.
Scientific skepticism is a global phenomenon. Social psychology researchers sought to find out why and what we can do about it.
At the end of June, leaders of seven of the world's wealthiest economies will meet in Germany. We urge that they move forward quickly and collaboratively on a focused set of R&D initiatives to help solve some of the world's most urgent problems - by working together. At stake is the health and prosperity of millions, and the strength of all liberal democracies.
It's time to decouple maternity from womanhood. Recent advances in fertility science are helping pave the way toward inclusivity.
A variety of analytic tools can clarify public health priorities and predict the health impact of policy solutions.
The Covid-19 pandemic has underlined the importance of scientific advice to modern policymaking. But how can the use of expertise in politics be aligned with the needs and values of the public?
Redesigning social media to improve society requires a new platform for research.
This paper analyses the interrelations between academic disciplines and society beyond academia by the case of sociology in Norway.
Public perceptions of climate change, the future cost and effectiveness of climate mitigation and technologies, and how political institutions respond to public pressure are all important determinants of how climate will change, according to a new study.
Small interventions that influence people's behavior can be tested. But the real world requires big, hard-to-measure changes too, scientists say.
The latest round of attacks on prominent US scientists from public figures and elected officials may require the formation of a new type of organization to ensure our safety and productivity.
A report by activists found that half of debunked online disinformation targeting three prominent scientists remains live and unlabelled.
Drivers and pedestrians in the Netherlands faced injury risks similar to those in the U.S. in 1970. Since then, American streets have become far more dangerous. What happened?
The travel photography blog Capture the Atlas has published its annual northern lights photographer of the year collection with stunning images from 25 photographers. Coinciding with the northern lights season at the end of the year, it aims to share the beauty of this natural phenomenon
Must we always follow reason? Do I need a rational argument for why I should fall in love, cherish my children, enjoy the pleasures…
