Book Review: The Power of Foresight

The authors of “The Invention of Tomorrow” argue that the ability to envision future events while recalling past ones was a key development in the evolution of our species. In fact, they maintain, imagining the future and recalling the past are intimately linked in the human psyche.

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A New Model to Curb Sexual Harassment in Fieldwork

A young program aims to help address sexual harassment and violence with 90-minute trainings, tailored to the distinctive conditions that scientists encounter while working in remote areas. While the efficacy of such trainings can be difficult to pin down, the program is gaining momentum.

The Covid-19 Booster Has a PR Problem

With a new coronavirus booster rolling out, a leading expert on vaccines explains how public health leaders have struggled to set public expectations for the Covid-19 vaccine — and to convey clearly who benefits from each additional shot. Public confidence in all vaccines may hang in the balance.

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