An old but still-common method of encouraging honesty is the venerable “oath”: an explicit promise to be honest. People have used oaths since ancient times, says Janis Zickfeld, a social psychologist at Aarhus University in Denmark. “If you’re a witness in court, you have to swear an oath to tell the truth, for example,” he […]
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A dark horse has entered the Trump administration’s backward-running race to botch humanity’s response to climate change: the Pentagon. And the agency might just win simply by decreeing climate change unreal and “woke.” This would almost be amusing if it weren’t so wrongheaded and dangerous to U.S. soldiers, sailors, airmen and other service members. In
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NASA wants to get out of the space station business and put it in the hands of, well, businesses. The agency is planning to send the International Space Station (ISS) to a fiery death through Earth’s atmosphere in 2031 so it can focus on its longer-term, farther-out (literally) goals such as going back to the
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[CLIP: Theme music] Rachel Feltman: For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Rachel Feltman. You’ve probably heard of space telescopes like Hubble and the James Webb. They’re famous for giving us breathtaking images of the cosmos and providing countless people around the world with very pretty phone backgrounds. On supporting science journalism If you’re enjoying this
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There’s no better feeling than the rush of calm that comes when you step into a warm and inviting room. Good design is not only about how a space looks, but about how it feels as well. A space can be technically beautiful without any personal touches, but entering that space may feel like walking
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For families navigating food allergies, accurate labeling isn’t just a convenience—it’s a necessity. When an ingredient list is incomplete, it can put children’s health at risk. That’s why parents need to know about the latest recall affecting a popular snack. What parents need to know about the recall Naturipe Value Added Fresh LLC has voluntarily
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Parenthood is full of decisions—some made in the heat of exhaustion, others with years of deliberation. Former Bachelor star Arie Luyendyk Jr. is proving that even the biggest choices, like permanent birth control, aren’t always final. After initially scheduling a vasectomy without discussing it with his wife, Lauren Luyendyk, Arie has now had the procedure
If you’re a mom, the last thing you want to hear is that a highly contagious disease is making a comeback. But measles cases are rising in several states (including Texas, New Mexico and New Jersey), and public health officials are urging parents to take precautions—especially for babies too young to be vaccinated. It’s completely
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CLIMATEWIRE | The Trump administration’s abrupt retreat from global climate action is threatening to delay a pivotal scientific report that can be used by countries to shape their responses to rising temperatures. Delegates from more than 190 countries are meeting in Hangzhou, China, this week to make decisions related to the content and timing of
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Situated beside the storied Elysée Montmartre concert hall in Paris, France, a once-abandoned building is stepping into a new era of design and sustainability. The recently opened Elysée Montmartre Hotel is the brainchild of design studio Policronica, which has meticulously transformed the space into the 16-room hotel integrating architecture, craftsmanship, and environmental responsibility. Unlike conventional hospitality
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