Confirmation bias is the tendency to seek out and believe information that agrees with what we already think.
The finding emerges from tests of a new tool that identified smaller-than-ever tiny plastic bits in three brands of bottled water.
Models are representations of real-life systems or processes that we use to ask questions, make predictions and test our knowledge.
Nathaniel Frissell uses radio data to study how eclipses affect a layer of the atmosphere called the ionosphere.
One birdwatcher unpacks the personal and scientific rewards of birding, and how to get started.
The way music impacts the brain can improve mood and overall health.
Destenie Nock uses computer algorithms to help identify households struggling to afford utilities.
Too much screentime poses health risks, but research suggests playing video games can sharpen some skillsets.
The internet and hotlines have a lot of great resources — if you know where to find them and how to avoid the misinformation.
