Church without God: How secular congregations fill a need for some nonreligious Americans
Shared testimonies, collective singing, silent meditation and baptism rituals—these are all activities you might find at a Christian church service on a Sunday morning in the United States. But what would it look like if atheists were gathering to.....»»
The evolution of evolutionary developmental biology
Studying evolution by focusing solely on fossils would leave many questions unanswered, but evolutionary developmental biology (otherwise known as "evo-devo") helps fill in the gaps......»»
Republicans and Democrats see their own party"s falsehoods as more acceptable
Society recognizes that many politicians lie. In five new studies, researchers have examined how conservative and liberal Americans responded to media reports of politicians' falsehoods. Even accounting for partisan biases in how much people dismisse.....»»
Are your COVID-19 vaccinations up to date? It might depend on your politics, new study suggests
Some Americans still say no to getting any COVID-19 vaccination even as others are currently committing to their fourth shot. What accounts for differences in attitude between the fully vaccinated and those who opt out? The biggest factor could be po.....»»
Natural gas used in homes contains hazardous air pollutants, shows Boston-area study
Every day, millions of Americans rely on natural gas to power appliances such as kitchen stoves, furnaces, and water heaters, but until now very little data existed on the chemical makeup of the gas once it reaches consumers. .....»»
A new full-size HomePod could be a hit, as long as Apple doesn’t overthink it
Evidence is mounting that Apple is planning a new version of the original, full-size HomePod that was released in 2018 and discontinued in 2021. Reports now indicate that Apple is planning to release a new version of the HomePod next year to fill th.....»»
Why MapQuest, Jeeves, and Other "Internet Zombies" are Still Around
"The dream of the 1990s internet is still alive, if you look in the right corners," argues the New York Times' newsletter On Tech: More than 17 million Americans regularly use MapQuest, one of the first digital mapping websites that was long ago over.....»»
Spurred by Roe overturn, senators seek FTC probe of iOS and Android tracking [Updated]
Phone-tracking enables "constant sale of Americans' personal data," Democrats say. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Westend61) Four Democratic US senators today asked the Federal Trade Commission to "investigate Apple and Googl.....»»
Spurred by Roe overturn, senators seek FTC probe of iOS and Android tracking
Phone-tracking enables "constant sale of Americans' personal data," Democrats say. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Westend61) Four Democratic US senators today asked the Federal Trade Commission to "investigate Apple and Googl.....»»
Red flag laws to prevent mass shootings: What does the research show?
Mass shootings are a source of shared anguish and outrage among Americans and are becoming more frequent. Extreme risk protection orders (ERPOs), also known as gun violence restraining orders or "red flag" laws, are designed to help prevent these sho.....»»
SpaceX says 5G expansion would make Starlink "unusable" for most Americans
SpaceX, Dish Network and other 5G providers are locked in a heated battle over radio frequencies, which SpaceX says it needs for its orbital internet service, Starlink, and which Dish says it needs for its own customers......»»
Red flag laws saved 7,300 Americans from gun deaths in 2020 alone—and could have saved 11,400 more
Lawmakers in Congress are poised to pass the first gun control legislation in three decades. Among the elements in that legislation is support for states to pass what are called "red flag laws.".....»»
SpaceX claims 5G plan could ‘render Starlink unusable for most Americans’
SpaceX says its U.S. Starlink customers will see their broadband service disrupted if Dish Network is allowed to proceed with plans for its 5G cellular network......»»
Science coverage of climate change can change minds—briefly
Science reporting on climate change does lead Americans to adopt more accurate beliefs and support government action on the issue—but these gains are fragile, a new study suggests......»»
Racism Drives Environmental Inequality--But Most Americans Don"t Realize
Survey finds that most people think poverty is why pollution disproportionately affects Black people, despite evidence that racism is the major cause -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
How Culturally Significant Mammals Tell the Story of Social Ascension for Black Americans
Juneteenth offers an opportunity to reflect on the wildlife linked to a people’s transformation -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Fewer Americans Than Ever Believe in God, Gallup Poll Shows
Belief in God among Americans dipped to a new low, Gallup's latest poll shows. While the majority of adults in the U.S. believe in God, belief has dropped to 81% -- the lowest ever recorded by Gallup -- and is down from 87% in 2017. From a report: Be.....»»
High fossil fuel prices are good for the planet—here’s how to keep it that way
Switching to renewables will only happen if gas prices remain expensive. Enlarge (credit: MCCAIG/Getty) In the UK, it now costs more than 100 pounds to fill up a typical family car with petrol, and oil prices could rise even.....»»
Over 100 Million Americans Urged To Stay Indoors Over Extreme Heat and Humidity
More than 100 million Americans are being warned to stay indoors if possible as high temperatures and humidity settle in over states stretching through parts of the Gulf coast to the Great Lakes and east to the Carolinas. From a report: The National.....»»
Low-income renters can"t afford rent in nearly 45% of America"s largest metro areas
Metro areas in the United States have become increasingly unaffordable to residents, especially Black and Latino Americans, finds a new report from the USC Dornsife Equity Research Institute (ERI), published by the National Equity Atlas......»»
Most major US cities are underprepared for rising temperatures
This month, Denver, Las Vegas and Phoenix all posted record high temperatures. And across the nation, Americans are ramping up for a scorching summer. Yet despite more frequent and intense heat waves on the horizon, cities are underprepared to deal w.....»»