In the mid-1950s, scientist Winston Price identified a virus responsible for the common cold. Price dubbed his discovery the ‘JH virus' in honor of his employer (Johns Hopkins University), and set out ...

Have you noticed how common sense seems so uncommon these days? Things considered obvious for so long being kicked to the curb, replaced by ideas that reasonable people would never have imagined?

Editor’s note: This essay is part of our ongoing Between Us series, examining the factors that contribute to polarization and prevent good governance, good citizenship and good relationships — and ...