Will Moralization of Science Lead to “Better” Science?

Better Science, Better Science Reporting

Science and Culture: Cartoons to better communicate science.

Words often fail when teaching science. Although some scientific concepts lend themselves to easily articulated descriptions and definitions, others consist mostly of a language of symbols only decipherable by knowledgeable experts. Diagrams can help. However, some researchers and science educators believe another medium, known more for its entertainment value than its educational value, is oft...

Intercontinental transport of air pollution: will emerging science lead to a new hemispheric treaty?

We examine the emergence of InterContinental Transport (ICT) of air pollution on the agendas of the air quality and climate communities and consider the potential for a new treaty on hemispheric air pollution. ICT is the flow of air pollutants from a source continent (e.g., North America) to a receptor continent (e.g., Europe). ICT of air pollutants occurs through two mechanisms: (i) episodic a...

Gender diversity leads to better science

OPINION Correction for “Opinion: Gender diversity leads to better science,” by Mathias Wullum Nielsen, Sharla Alegria, Love Börjeson, Henry Etzkowitz, Holly J. Falk-Krzesinski, Aparna Joshi, Erin Leahey, Laurel Smith-Doerr, Anita Williams Woolley, and Londa Schiebinger, which appeared in issue 8, February 21, 2017, of Proc Natl Acad Sci USA (114:1740–1742; 10.1073/pnas.1700616114). The editors ...

Will Flow Experience Lead to Better Outcomes in Online Shopping?

This paper reports the results of a study examining users’ perceptions of flow and outcomes in online shopping. Three characteristics of flow activities and six dimensions of flow are predicted to affect outcomes as measured by perceived usefulness, pleasure, and behavior intentions. Results show that flow affects all outcome measures. Implications for future research and practice are discussed.