Historians expose early scientists’ debt to the slave trade
Key plant and animal specimens arrived in Europe on slavers’ ships
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Philosophers and neuroscientists join forces to see whether science can solve the mystery of free will
Newly funded 4-year program aims to better define research questions about free will and bring more rigor to its study -
From Science Careers: After a baby, 28% of new parents leave full-time STEM work
More than 40% of new moms and 20% of new dads in science change fields, go part time, or quit the workforce -
New app reveals the hidden landscapes within Georgia O’Keeffe’s paintings
The technique can help analyze—and maybe save—artwork in distress -
Neanderthals could have been long-distance killers
Study suggests our ancient cousins could hurl their weapons and kill prey at up to 20 meters -
Majority of Americans were not exposed to ‘fake news’ in 2016 U.S. election, Twitter study suggests
Study finds only a tiny fraction of users saw and spread vast the majority of disinformation -
The average person can recognize 5000 faces
Scientists estimate most people have a “facial vocabulary” of 1000 to 10,000 -
These workplace issues significantly up your odds of divorce
Danish study was based on work life over 2 decades -
Researchers have identified a new personality type. Chances are you’ve had it
Study finds that personality changes over the life span -
Scientists hope to spark action on climate change—by turning it into a game
New game could bridge political divides, researchers say -
Urban planners aim to eliminate slums—with computer programs
New approach maps out neighborhoods using spatial networks -
Being watched by a cranky robot might help you focus
New study is the first to explore how robot moods affect human concentration -
U.S. psychology group set to modify rules on interactions with military detainees
Current ban on interrogations would be eased to allow mental health services -
Does ‘supportive housing’ help the homeless with medical needs? Not clear, study says
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine report cites spotty research on homeless programs -
Yelling, cursing less likely to break out in operating rooms when female surgeons are present
Research was inspired by work on power dynamics in chimpanzees -
Are these dots purple or blue? Your answer might not be as reliable as you think
When blue dots or threatening faces become rare, people’s concepts of “blue” or “threat” expand
