
Homophobes Might Be Hidden Homosexuals
A new analysis of implicit bias and explicit sexual orientation statements may help to explain the underpinnings of anti-gay bullying and hate crimes
Jeanna Bryner is interim editor in chief of Scientific American. Previously she was editor in chief of Live Science and, prior to that, an editor at Scholastic's Science World magazine. Bryner has an English degree from Salisbury University, a master's degree in biogeochemistry and environmental sciences from the University of Maryland and a graduate science journalism degree from New York University. She has worked as a biologist in Florida, where she monitored wetlands and did field surveys for endangered species, including the gorgeous Florida Scrub Jay. She also received an ocean sciences journalism fellowship from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. She is a firm believer that science is for everyone and that just about everything can be viewed through the lens of science.
Homophobes Might Be Hidden Homosexuals
A new analysis of implicit bias and explicit sexual orientation statements may help to explain the underpinnings of anti-gay bullying and hate crimes
"Breathtaking" Mummy Coffin Covers Seized in Israel
The confiscated wooden covers are adorned with hieroglyphics and highlight what is a seemingly vast black market for mummies
Baby Monkeys with 6 Genomes Are Scientific First
There are no plans to create human chimeras, a researcher emphasized. This research by itself should help with biomedical studies more relevant to humans
Many Teens Rely on the Pill for Non-Sexual Reasons
The study suggests that there are other important health reasons why oral contraceptives should be readily available to millions of women