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Sigal Samuel

Sigal Samuel

Senior Reporter

    Latest articles by Sigal Samuel

    Future Perfect
    Having fewer kids will not save the climateHaving fewer kids will not save the climate
    Future Perfect

    Some say you shouldn’t have children in the era of climate change. Don’t buy it.

    By Sigal Samuel
    Future Perfect
    Women in science are up against a lot of unconscious bias. Here’s how to fight it.Women in science are up against a lot of unconscious bias. Here’s how to fight it.
    Future Perfect

    It can be hard for female scientists to get promoted. This study may help.

    By Sigal Samuel
    Future Perfect
    The surprising altruism of babiesThe surprising altruism of babies
    Future Perfect

    Infants will give away food to a stranger even when they’re hungry, a new psychology study finds.

    By Sigal Samuel
    Politics
    Trump’s State of the Union address: How to watch and what to expectTrump’s State of the Union address: How to watch and what to expect
    Politics

    The annual address comes in the midst of the president’s impeachment trial.

    By Sigal Samuel
    Technology
    Is your college using facial recognition on you? Check this scorecard.Is your college using facial recognition on you? Check this scorecard.
    Technology

    Here’s a quick way to tell if your university may be using the controversial technology.

    By Sigal Samuel
    Future Perfect
    “This could be a massive disaster”: What happens if the coronavirus hits China’s internment camps?“This could be a massive disaster”: What happens if the coronavirus hits China’s internment camps?
    Future Perfect

    The Wuhan virus could escalate the suffering of Muslims in the camps, where conditions have created a perfect breeding ground for infectious disease.

    By Sigal Samuel
    Future Perfect
    Is it okay to sacrifice one person to save many? How you answer depends on where you’re from.Is it okay to sacrifice one person to save many? How you answer depends on where you’re from.
    Future Perfect

    A new study uses the famous trolley problem to show how our culture shapes our moral beliefs.

    By Sigal Samuel
    8 things everyone should know about Australia’s wildfire disaster
    Science

    Australia is enduring a hellish fire season. Here’s how to help.

    By Brian Resnick, Umair Irfan and 1 more
    Future Perfect
    Is rationality overrated?Is rationality overrated?
    Future Perfect

    Sometimes, it’s better to be reasonable.

    By Sigal Samuel
    The many places you can buy Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods, in one chart
    Future Perfect

    Meatless meat has gone mainstream.

    By Sigal Samuel