Without the public’s trust, scientists have difficulty affecting policy and having an impact. With this in mind, we explored how endorsements of presidential candidates by scientific publications affected trust in science.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many Americans have embraced “the power of positive thinking.” Others seem to be relying on magical thinking. Both come at a cost.
Want to get someone to wear a mask or practice social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic? Argue that face coverings and keeping six-feet apart will protect others, says new research from Ball State University.
We know that masks can reduce COVID-19 transmission, but how are they affecting our ability to communicate with each other? A psychologist who studies how well people understand each other offers some speculations.
COVID-19 may help Trump for two reasons: COVID-19 is killing many more people in blue states than in red states, and death promotes political conservatism.
Science weighs in on whether the crisis caused by COVID-19 will likely lead to increased socialism, liberalism, conservatism, racism, and/or xenophobia.