Sociology

Every year about 1,000 human remains go unidentified in the U.S. New genetic technology can give them names and return them to their families

Whether or not UFOs exist, we need to pay attention to how they are influencing our politics and culture

Today we introduce to the world Scientific American’s redesign, which we hope will nod to our rich history while also look forward to the everchanging landscape of publishing

The pandemic provided a natural experiment, one that suggests fewer people in jail does not lead to more crime

Data show that mass-shooting deaths behave as a “species” different from other gun deaths

Many young adults, facing the largest student loan burden in history, report depression, anxiety and an overhanging sense of dread

Here’s how social media can help conspiracy theories spread and even spark violence

Breaking down “toxic masculinity” is complicated, especially amid fears of a masculinity crisis. Just look at one video game’s attempt

A concept for reducing car traffic in European cities, called the “15-minute city,” is being falsely described by far-right opponents of the idea as a communist-style lockdown on personal freedoms

Some fear that artificial intelligence will threaten humanity’s survival. But the existential risk is more philosophical than apocalyptic

Men and women often disagree on how much support women receive from male colleagues. The differences hurt women’s well-being at work

Supporting the health and safety of community violence street workers is urgent and imperative