Communicating complex science in a way that the public can understand is crucial. A new study from the University of Adelaide reveals that in scientific societies, women are shouldering the bulk of ...

We like to think we are objective observers of reality—that we see things exactly as they are. But the truth is, we mostly see what we expect to see. The brain is not a passive recorder of experience, ...

Expectations and hope can influence how people experience treatment. This is clearly seen in the placebo effect, where patients feel better without receiving active medication. The question is whether ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...