Scientific racism, sometimes termed biological racism, is the pseudoscientific belief that the human species is divided into biologically distinct taxa called "races", [1][2][3] and that empirical evidence …

Mar 6, 2026 · scientific racism, set of falsified scientific or pseudoscientific hypotheses that seeks to explain and justify European colonial dominance, particularly in the 17th through early 20th century.

Race science states that biological race and genetic endowments explain differences between ‘races’ in intelligence (IQ), health, physical abilities, cognitive skills, and behavioral propensities (e.g., criminality).

2 days ago · In a Yale visit, Harvey Fineberg, a renowned health policy researcher, discussed how the U.S. can keep pace in the global science “race” — and why it will benefit all of humankind.

Jul 10, 2019 · We talked to her about how race isn't real (but you know ... still is), why DNA tests are misleading and how race science crept its way into the 21st century. It's a lot to get your head...

Jan 24, 2026 · Genetic researchers were seeking children for an ambitious, federally funded project to track brain development — a study that they told families could yield invaluable discoveries about …

3 days ago · Human physical differences come down to geography, sunlight, and climate—not separate biological races. Here’s what the science actually shows.

May 27, 2025 · Contemporary scientific consensus agrees that race has no biological basis, but scientific racism still exists. While it's now more subtle than craniometry, its long history …

Dec 12, 2022 · The Long Division series probes the origins and influence of this notion of biological race and asks: Why does a debunked theory endure — and can its dubious impacts ever be truly overcome?

May 20, 2019 · In her thoroughly researched book, Saini, a London-based science journalist, provides clear explanations of racist concepts while diving into the history of race science, from archaeology …