The Dream of “Disconnected Psychology”
Does psychology need researchers who "don't follow the discipline’s norms and conventions"? ...read more
Month: May 2020
Kids Aren’t Spared From the Coronavirus. A New Inflammatory Condition in Children is on the Rise.
Fevers, rashes, nausea and other less-visible symptoms point to the mysterious Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome apparently related to the coronavirus. ...read more
The Ancient Practice of Child Labor Is Coming to Light
Researchers piece together the stories of the smallest ancient laborers. ...read more
What Do COVID-19 Antibody Tests Show — and Can the Results Be Trusted?
The tests are crucial to understanding the full scope of the COVID-19 pandemic. But right now, the results aren’t reliable. ...read more
Wandering Stars Pass Near Our Solar System Surprisingly Often
Our sun has had close encounters with other stars in the past, and it’s due for a dangerously close one in the not-so-distant future. ...read more
For This Psychologist, the Coronavirus Offers a Unique Opportunity to Study Ourselves
New technology and a once-in-a-generation crisis are helping social scientists understand human behavior like never before. ...read more
Pluto’s Weird Atmosphere Just Collapsed
The dramatic fall in atmospheric pressure on Pluto is much larger than astronomers expected ...read more
The Psychological Importance of Extraordinary Experiences
Psychologists say feelings of awe go beyond good memories. ...read more
Do Humans Have a ‘Mating Season’?
Most animals mate at a certain time of year. But humans do things a bit differently. ...read more
How Will COVID-19 Contact Tracing Apps Work in the U.S.?
Engineers build privacy into the design of U.S. contact tracing smartphone apps. ...read more