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It’s time to manage elite expectations

Features Editor Cori Vanchieri provides insight into our coverage of mental health in elite athletes.

Science explores the nature of time and space

Editor in chief Nancy Shute discusses how science tries to make sense of time and space.

The triumph and fallibility of science in a historic year

Editor in chief Nancy Shute discusses the last year in science, including lessons we've learned about COVID-19, human evolution and amazing animal feats.

Rethinking psychedelics and mental health

Editor in chief Nancy Shute discusses the growing scientific interest in psychedelics as a treatment for mental health problems such as depression and PTSD

How analogies can make complex science clear

Editor in chief Nancy Shute discusses how analogies can help break down complex science concepts, such as a new particle accelerator that will search for rare isotopes.

Looking back on science can refocus our attention

Special projects editor Elizabeth Quill shares her thoughts on how the history of science can help us sharpen our focus on its future.

Good things come to astronomers who wait

Editor in chief Nancy Shute discusses the long-awaited launch of the James Webb Space Telescope and an update on our SN 10: Scientists to Watch.

A desire for knowledge on many science fronts

What can science tell us about living a good life?

Editor in chief Nancy Shute discusses what science can tell us about finding fulfillment, even in disastrous times

Debate over Pluto’s planet status still carries on

Managing editor Erin Wayman discusses the challenges of classification in science, from Pluto's planet status to the definition of life.

Creating a ‘science of us’ has been a contentious effort

Editor in chief Nancy Shute discusses the evolution of behavioral science research over the past century.