Rethinking boundaries in a warming world

These days, migration is always in the news. Around the world, people are displaced by war, political oppression, poverty and violence; every day, families risk their lives in search of better environments.

Instead of refuting misinformation head-on, try 'bypassing' it

It's tempting to argue with someone who is misinformed by showing them studies and articles that prove they're wrong. But new research shows that there's another less confrontational way to get someone to change their mind.

Debunking false beliefs requires tackling belief systems

Understanding how beliefs are formed and why they can be resistant to counter evidence is important in today's polarized world, as views sharply diverge on issues ranging from vaccines to climate change.

Speciesism, like racism, imperils humanity and the planet

With the world's population topping 8 billion last year, it's clear that humans have achieved a unique status in Earth's history. We are the only creature that dominate all other organisms on the planet, from animals and ...