Dogmatism is the opposite of skepticism. It is the proclivity to assert opinions as unequivocally true without taking into ...

In a new letter, Noubar Afeyan, Ph.D., co-founder of Moderna and CEO of Flagship Pioneering, warns that these actions risk undermining the foundations of science itself to the ultimate detriment of ...

Scientists are trained to be professional skeptics: to always judge the validity of a claim or finding on the basis of objective, empirical evidence. They are not cynics; they just ask themselves and ...

Differences in vaccination policies illustrate the importance of context, regarding distinct healthcare systems and the ...

As popular mistrust of expert opinion grows, we increasingly encounter the following skeptical argument about science: ...

From Venezuela to Minneapolis, the rapid rollout of deepfakes around major news events is stirring confusion and suspicion ...

The year 2026 will be one of pleasure and play for you,” astrologer Grace McGrade, who works with dating app Stars Align, ...

There are reasons to be skeptical that voluntary cuts by insurance companies could bring significant, lasting health care savings for Americans.

Bulgaria is welcoming a new year and a new currency. The nation of 6.4 million in southeastern Europe will become the 21st ...

William Haney Jr.’s long history of mental health struggles will certainly play a central role in the legal arguments, his ...

I spend my time looking at ways to improve public schools. So why have I been fascinated by a private school charging $40,000 ...

Batchelor’s latest book is “Buddha, Socrates and Us: Ethical Living in Uncertain Times.” There he draws on a different ...