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Why Rich Parents Are More Likely to Be Unethical

March 16, 2019 | Article

Being wealthy and privileged can lead to a sense of entitlement.
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12 Scientifically Proven Signs You Should Dump Your Partner

March 16, 2019 | Countdown

Should you break up with your partner? It's a difficult choice, but science may be able to help with your decision.
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The Most Interesting Science News Articles of the Week

March 15, 2019 | 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

March 15, 2019 | 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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A Mathematician Wrote a 'Hipster Equation' to Figure Out Why All Hipsters Look Alike

March 08, 2019 | Article

If non-conformists base their decisions on opposing the mainstream, why do they all look alike?
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Why Do So Many Americans Now Support Legalizing Marijuana?

February 20, 2019 | Article

Here's why public opinion has changed dramatically in favor of pot legalization.
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3 Reasons You Might Hate Valentine's Day

February 12, 2019 | Article

Valentine's Day may be one of the most polarizing holidays on the calendar. Here's why it's hated.
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How Does Consciousness Arise in the Brain?

February 07, 2019 | Article

It's one of the most important unanswered questions of modern neuroscience.
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Why Do People Ghost?

February 02, 2019 | Article

Ghosting, which means cutting off all communication without offering an explanation, has only recently entered the popular lexicon. But it's a behavior likely as old as human interactions have existed.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Says Algorithms Can Be Racist. Here's Why She's Right.

January 29, 2019 | Article

Algorithms rely on humans to feed them training data and help them interpret the world, so is it really that surprising that they reflect the biases of the humans who code them?
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