Social Justice
7 video games by Black developers you can support right now
The tech elite have 1 crucial difference in their belief system — study
Can Twitch’s new anti-harassment policies save the platform from itself?
7 overlooked ways Martin Luther King Jr. influenced environmental justice
Dr. King's legacy made the environment a social justice issue.
Birder Corina Newsome: I want to see a scientist who looks like me.
“The most important thing is getting young people of color to actually see me doing it.”
Why Gina Carano's next Mandalorian appearance may be her last
Real-world controversy may affect her galactic saga.
Super Change: What if our favorite stories were actually inclusive?
Inverse asked 17 creators of color to make one change in the history of genre pop culture. Here's what they said.
Hate, justice, and The Umbrella Academy: The science of social consciousness
In this episode, we discuss how the science behind hate crimes could help us stop them from happening in the first place.
Why a clinical approach is crucial to fix workplace discrimination
“It is important for companies to acknowledge that they fell short and clearly identify the means they will take to ensure that the mistakes are not repeated.”
Better urban biodiversity can't happen without fighting racism, researchers say
Chances are environmental racism is happening in your city.
You can see American air pollution inequality from space
Satellite images reveal distinct boundaries in nitrous oxide pollution.
"Was it a hate crime?" A new study finds that a crucial factor divides people
Scientists found that a person perceives a hate crime differently if they are shown to hold racist views about the victims.
The most underrated action series of the century is finally streaming on HBO Max
Created by Bruce Lee, this martial arts period thriller is now available in full on HBO Max.
Warrior's most epic episode takes on America's racist history
“We didn’t want it to be fun. We wanted to feel the pain of this.”
Super Change: What if our favorite stories were actually inclusive?
Inverse asked 17 creators of color to make one change in the history of genre pop culture. Here's what they said.
How H.P. Lovecraft's racist poem sets the tone for HBO's Lovecraft Country
The new HBO series pulls no punches on the prejudices of H.P. Lovecraft. It's even worse than you could imagine.
Banned: why facial surveillance is just the tip of the iceberg
Facial recognition is on the outs, but similarly biased tech remains.
Asian-American actors reveal why video games can create change faster than movies or TV
Study identifies the top 10 life experiences that increase death risk
It also tells a sad truth about who is most likely to live through one of those experiences.
Protesting during Covid-19: The unexpected health side effects
In this episode, we dig into America's long-existing public health emergency and why racism remains at its core.
The Abstract: Black Birders Week and 5 protest tips
In this episode, we look to the positive and the proactive for people living in this historic moment.
Via Elon Musk, Tesla leads car companies in speaking up on racial injustice
(Sort of.)
Doctors clarify why racism against Black Americans is a public health crisis
PlayStation matches donations made by developers to support Black Lives Matter
Sony Interactive Entertainment is contributing to progressive movements in America by matching donations from employees.
"This Website Will Self-Destruct" is the website we need in the chaos year, 2020
Life is hard. This website listens.
Scientists extract an alarming stat about the amount of news Americans consume
The 5 best science podcasts, 2020 edition
The best science podcasts and podcast episodes from the science writers and editors at Inverse.
How to keep up with coronavirus news without losing your mind
Avoid COVID-19 news overload with three expert-backed strategies.
Anxiety from the news: A psychologist explains how to cope with it in 2020
Coping with stress caused by the news cycle is manageable if we know how to address it.
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Study reveals how Americans feel about working with A.I.
Only 1 in 5 Americans are excited about working with AI.
The solution to stopping deepfakes might be staring us in the face
A misinformation expert tells Inverse that deepfakes have a people problem.
Why millennials everywhere are killing climate change denial
Why the climate change deniers are losing the debate.
Study on Trump's Twitter habits reveals he has 4 tweet styles
Researchers break down how Trump tweets.
Electrek Editor Fred Lambert Is a Driving Force in Electric Transportation
Lambert obsessed over electric cars so much on Reddit that he went pro.
Debate Psychology: 5 Science-Backed Tips to Avoid Getting Your Brain Hacked
A guide to thinking critically while watching televised political debates.
You totally missed this Star Trek Easter egg during the Biden Inauguration
"Amazing Grace" has been linked to Trek since The Wrath of Khan.
The tech elite have 1 crucial difference in their belief system — study
We still have a dream
On MLK Day, a time to reflect on where science has been and where it is heading.
7 overlooked ways Martin Luther King Jr. influenced environmental justice
Dr. King's legacy made the environment a social justice issue.
Dune can replace Star Wars as the biggest sci-fi movie of 2021
This era was made for Dune.
The Punisher isn't Marvel's anymore. He belongs to the Proud Boys now.
The violent anti-hero of the Marvel Universe is being appropriated by domestic terrorists. What's Disney doing to stop it?
Why a specific view of masculinity gave rise to Trump — study
Political action can be unconsciously swayed by one pivotal belief system.
One psychological factor illuminates why democracies struggle with Covid-19
To end the pandemic, the Covid-19 vaccine must clear one final obstacle
Biden's surprisingly simple plan to clean up "forever chemicals" could actually work
The federal government may be on the cusp of admitting chemicals that kill us are "hazardous."
How to bounce back from election stress eating, psychology experts explain
"I think that most people probably can sort of reset from last week without doing anything drastic."
AOC reveals the Star Trek philosophy that can help us endure the election
AOC's fondness for the sci-fi franchise is well established.
