Tightrope

Science & Tech

How an astronaut calculates risk

With blast-off date approaching, Anil Menon prepares for the ‘impossible’

Health

Facing life-or-death call on who gets liver transplants

Surgeons, medical professionals apply risk calculus that gets even more complex for patients with drinking problems

Arts & Culture

Funny or failure? It’s a fine line.

‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ writer on taking risks in comedy and why getting laughs is worth near-constant rejection

Work & Economy

In touch with our emotions, finally

Insights at intersection of gender, anger, and risk are just one example of shift in science of decision making

Health

Riskier to know — or not to know — you’re predisposed to a disease?

‘DNA isn’t a crystal ball for every kind of illness’ but potential benefits outweigh fears, says geneticist

Health

Why are young people taking fewer risks?

Psychologist describes generation overparented — but also overwhelmed by ‘frightening world’