Stephen Johnson

Stephen Johnson

Executive Editor, Big Think

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Stephen Johnson is Executive Editor at Big Think. His writing has appeared in PBS, U.S. News & World Report, and newspapers and magazines across the Midwest. He lives in St. Louis.

As Facebook and YouTube move to moderate anti-vaccination content, Amazon has given no indication that it plans to do the same.
The cost-effective method could revolutionize how we remove carbon from the atmosphere, particularly in regard to climate change.
Eating a doughnut isn't the only way you can go wrong on the keto diet.
The brains of two genetically edited babies born last year in China might have enhanced memory and cognition, but that doesn't mean the scientific community is pleased.
The Megachile pluto is about four times the size of a honeybee.
An emphasis on personal responsibility might explain why conservatives tend to be in better physical health than liberals.
Can learning about the great white shark help protect us from cancer?
The keto diet can help with weight loss, but at what cost?
Are Americans growing more skeptical of promises of investment from massive (digital) companies?
In one generation, the climate of many American cities will experience a noticeable shift.
Interestingly, electrically stimulating the cingulum bundle also seems to reduce anxiety.
Want to make safer investments? Pay attention to the music playing in the background.
An upcoming experiment will test how well the nation can function on its internal internet.
Can the keto diet really help people combat acne, cancer and "brain fog"?
A recent test shows SpaceX's Raptor engine is powerful enough to lift Starship and Super Heavy into space.
The spike in measles cases stems from three outbreaks in Washington and New York.
If a scientific study was conducted unethically, should publishers retract it?
Want to change your diet? The easiest method might be to start exercising.