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Buzz Aldrin salutes the U.S. flag on the surface of the moon during the Apollo 11 mission on July 20, 1969. Some conspiracy theorists believe that NASA faked the landing.

Profiling a Conspiracy Theorist: Why Some People Believe

By Joshua Hart published

Some people are habitual conspiracy thinkers – there's a plan behind everything, and it's usually malevolent. One scientist set out to understand who is likely to ascribe to these theories.

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Think Politics Today Is Ugly? Politicians in Ancient Rome Were Insulting, Too

By Mindy Weisberger published

Trash-talking in politics has a long and muck-stained history.

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Google News

Google News Searches Aren't Politically Biased, but They Do Like Mainstream Media

By Seth Lewis, Efrat Nechushtai published

Google News does not deliver different news to users based on their position on the political spectrum, despite accusations from conservative commentators and even President Donald Trump.

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Illustration of brain with computer numbers coming from it.

Hackers Target 3rd Dimension of Cyberspace: Users' Minds

By Richard Forno published

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Conservatives More Likely to Know 'the Meaning of Life' Than Liberals, Massive Study Finds

By Brandon Specktor published

What's the meaning of life? That could depend on whom you voted for.

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Scientists have been readying themselves to run for political offices since the March for Science. Here, marchers, including Bill Nye the Science Guy, walk down Constitution Avenue in Washington on April 22, 2017.

Hey, Congress: Scientists Are Coming for Your Seats

By Michael Dhar published

From a nuclear commander to a Harvard-educated refugee, STEM-trained candidates are shaking up politics.

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How Easy Would It Be to Repeal the 2nd Amendment? History Has an Answer

By Stephanie Pappas published

It would take serious popular support.

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Mole Day

Happy Mole Day! Mayors Celebrate Scientific Date with Research Push

By Laura Geggel published

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An historic worldwide "Womens March" brings thousands of protesters gathered in front of City Hall downtown Los Angeles.

Moral Outrage: Why Some Expressions of Anger Backfire

By Justin Tosi, Brandon Warmke published

When outrage is misplaced or excessive, it can have negative consequences for a healthy public discourse.

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Congressman Steve Scalise

Rep. Scalise's Injuries: Why a Bullet in the Hip Can Be So Damaging

By Rachael Rettner published

Congressman Steve Scalise is still in critical condition. How does a bullet to the hip lead to life-threatening injuries?

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