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April 24, 2017

Scientists Actually Did Some Science at the March for Science

A number of academics at the March for Science weren't there to protest—they were there to research the composition and intention of the marchers. The post Scientists Actually Did Some Science at the March for Science appeared first on WIRED.

October 5, 2016

Fixing America’s Lousy Sex Ed—With Sociology

America's focus on abstinence and outdated ideas is entirely wrong. Here's how to do sex ed right. The post Fixing America’s Lousy Sex Ed—With Sociology appeared first on WIRED.

June 22, 2016

In the Science of Civilizations, Brexit Is the European Union’s Reckoning

Scientists who study long term trends in civilizations say the Brexit vote is a symptom of larger problems within the European Union. The post In the Science of Civilizations, Brexit Is the European Union's Reckoning appeared first on WIRED.

March 18, 2016

The Psychology Behind the Violence at Trump Rallies

People who attend rallies experience a shift of personal identity to a sense of collective identity—and that can lead to strange, mob-like behavior. The post The Psychology Behind the Violence at Trump Rallies appeared first on WIRED.

February 18, 2016

Why People Want to Believe the Zika Virus Is a Conspiracy

Watch carefully, and you can see the birth of a conspiracy theory.

The post Why People Want to Believe the Zika Virus Is a Conspiracy appeared first on WIRED.