Science and Discovery

Scientific Research

3 articles

Editorial illustration for How to Counter Cognitive Biases in Your Scientific Research
Explainers

How to Counter Cognitive Biases in Your Scientific Research

Cognitive biases systematically affect scientific research, influencing hypothesis formation, data interpretation, and conclusions. This article outlines practical strategies and a framework for researchers to actively mitigate these biases and improve objectivity.

Marcus Cole·October 2, 2026
A split cinematic image symbolizing the ethical debate around gene editing, showing a DNA helix and human embryo on one side, and a hopeful future with diverse people on the other.
Explainers

What are the ethical considerations of gene editing technologies?

Two new studies are using base editing on human embryos, a practice legal in the UK and US.

Marcus Cole·August 14, 2026
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Health & Medicine

AI Research: Four Decades of Progress and Future Outlook

AI-driven material science recently discovered 5 new superconductors in 18 months, a feat estimated to take human researchers 200 years, according to MIT Lab Report.

Aram Sarkisian·June 12, 2026