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That's a Woman's Job: How Do Certain Careers Acquire a Gender?

July 27, 2017 | Article

Why do we consider some occupations 'male' and other 'female'? New research sheds some light on how giving jobs genders hurts everyone, men included.
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Deductive Reasoning vs. Inductive Reasoning

July 24, 2017 | Reference

Deduction starts out with a generalization that follows a process to reach a specific, logical conclusion. Induction is the opposite - making a generalization from a set of specific observations.
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The Most Interesting Science News Articles of the Week

July 21, 2017 | Article

Here are the most interesting, amazing and unusual things that happened in the world of science this week. A recap of Live Science's best.
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Amazing Images: The Best Science Photos of the Week

July 21, 2017 | Article

Here are the stories behind the most amazing images in the world of science this week. A recap of the coolest photos featured on Live Science.

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French Culture: Customs & Traditions

July 21, 2017 | Reference

The customs and traditions of France, center of fashion, art and architecture.
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Indian Culture: Traditions and Customs of India

July 20, 2017 | Reference

India is one of the world's oldest and most diverse cultures. Here is an overview of Indian customs and traditions.
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Unusual Phobia: Researchers Suggest New Reason for Fear of Bubbles

July 20, 2017 | Article

Trypophobia is an unusual phobia -- people feel strongly disgusted when they see clusters of circle-shaped objects, such as bubbles or holes.
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Mexican Culture: Customs & Traditions

July 19, 2017 | Reference

The culture of Mexico varies widely throughout the country, but traditions are highly valued.
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Duped by Photoshop: People Are Bad at Spotting Fake Photos

July 17, 2017 | Article

A new study shows why so many people can be fooled by doctored images.
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The New 'Doctor': Yes, a Time Lord Can Regenerate As a Woman

July 17, 2017 | Article

The Doctor is in — and for the first time in more than 50 years of "Doctor Who," she's a woman.
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