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Cryptozoology

What links the Flatwoods Monster, the Kelly–Hopkinsville alien encounter, and Mothman?

David Mountain -
The connection between three legendary paranormal sightings tells us a lot about why we see what isn't there... and miss what's really there
Conspiracy Theories

The conspiracy theorists who believe ‘traditional masculinity’ is under deliberate, strategic attack

Thiago Vahia Malliagros, Michael Marshall -
Is there really a plan to end Western society by destroying traditional masculinity, or are these beliefs just old prejudices in modern dress?
Philosophy

“Who decides?”: how fair questions can derail meaningful action

Aaron Rabinowitz -
The question of who gets to decide how boundaries are set in society can often be a way to distract from efforts to change the status quo
Science

The ‘scientist as lone genius’ is a myth that obscures real stories of scientific discovery

Natália Pasternak, Carlos Orsi -
Science communication that focuses on lone geniuses making accidental discoveries can prime the public to accept quacks masquerading as mavericks
Science

Species, Individual, Gender – biology and taxonomy don’t deal in black and white

Sarah Hearne -
We can try to define biological traits though simple catch-all labels, but nature is always much more complex in reality
Covid-19

Encouraging patients to question their vaccine eligibility will cause more harm than good

Michael Marshall -
As the vaccine rollout continues at pace, it's vital that messaging to patients remains clear: if you're invited for a vaccine, please take it
Conspiracy Theories

Can you recognise antisemitism when you see it? An interactive meme adventure

Aaron Rabinowitz -
After Disney dropped one of their stars over antisemitic social media posts, we look at common problematic tropes in 'anti-globalist' imagery
Health

10 persistent HIV myths we need to move past to break the stigma of the disease

Alice Howarth -
It's a Sin showed us how much our understanding of HIV has changed, but social attitudes to the disease still remain mired in stigma
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