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Just Do It

Just Do It

I n the target article, I tried to make several points. The most important of these are: 1) adaptations sometimes can be illuminated by studies of current reproductive consequences; 2) studies of current reproductive consequences (adaptiveness) can help us understand the extent to which psychological mechanisms are general purpose; 3) environmental novelty can foul-up the development of psychol...

ILP: Just Do It

Climate-neutral ecology conferences: just do it!

Conferences are important. They allow researchers to learn about the latest research, to present and defend their own work, and, most importantly, they provide ample opportunities for networking. However, scientific conferences have come under attack for their climate impact, in particular for the CO2 emissions caused by air travel [1]. The situation is particularly ironic for climate researche...

Advance care planning: just do it!

Nearly everyone agrees that helping patients to plan ahead by defining their goals of care is a worthy endeavor. Those who disagree probably have the good sense to keep it to themselves. Advance care planning (ACP) is one way to aspire to the triple aim of improving care, improving health, and reducing costs, promoted by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, the Centers for Medicare and Med...