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We need to talk about failure in science

Failure is part and parcel of research, but discussing it sometimes seems to be taboo in science. It doesn’t need to be.

The giants of the reef: New citizen science project races to document centennial corals

Coral reefs hide "scientific treasures" that have survived for centuries, yet many of these giant, ancient organisms remain ...

Only About Half Of Social Science Results Can Be Replicated, Finds New Study

A multi-year study of the reliability of published social & behavioral science research has found that only about half of ...

In cities, wild things are hiding everywhere — if you put on your 'nature eyes'

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Amy Jaecker-Jones of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County about a worldwide ...
Seeking Alpha

Carbon Direct and JPMorganChase Release Principles for Optimizing for Biodiversity in Nature-Based Voluntary Carbon Market Projects

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Carbon Direct, a global leader in science-driven carbon management, in collaboration with JPMorganChase, today unveiled a new report: Optimizing for Biodiversity with ...
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Why science has a credibility problem — and how to address it

Psychologist Brian Nosek’s latest work indicates that many results in the social sciences don’t stand up to immediate scrutiny. But that’s the beginning of a conversation, not the end, he explains to ...
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People Who Watch Nature Documentaries Usually Experience A Major Scientifically Proven Benefit

So, basically, watching nature programs teaches our brains how to be happy and healthier while also reducing bad feelings like anxiety, stress, and fear. As if we needed more reasons to love otters, ...