Cinco de Mayo: Where Did The Piñata Originate? By Heather Whipps last updated 14 October 22 This tradition was brought to the New World by the Spanish. But who brought piñatas to Spain?
Contradictions Don't Deter Conspiracy Theorists By Wynne Parry last updated 14 October 22 Researchers explain why conspiracy theorists endorse contradicting theories.
Why Creationists Are More Likely to Buy into Conspiracy Theories By Kimberly Hickok last updated 14 October 22 People who believe in creationism use the same way of thinking to believe conspiracy theories.
Why JFK Assassination Conspiracy Theories Are So Appealing By Stephanie Pappas last updated 14 October 22 Conspiracy theories about the JFK assassination are among the most widespread conspiracy beliefs in America, owing in part to widespread speculation over the official story.
Americans Muddled on Obama's Religion By Stephanie Pappas last updated 14 October 22 Only a third of Americans know the president's religion.
Nobel Prize in Physics: 1901-Present By Live Science Staff published 4 October 22 Here's a look at all winners of the Nobel Prize in physics, including Steven Chu, Aage Niels Bohr and Enrico Fermi.
Is it possible to avoid unwanted thoughts? By Isobel Whitcomb published 2 October 22 Is there a way to suppress unwanted thoughts that repeatedly pop into your mind?
Taller, Fatter, Older: How Humans Have Changed in 100 Years By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe last updated 27 September 22 Humans are getting taller; they're also fatter than ever and live longer than at any time in history. And all of these changes have occurred in the past 100 years, scientists say.
Saint Patrick Wasn't Irish By Remy Melina last updated 27 September 22 Saint Patrick's Day celebrates a saint that actually isn't Irish or named Patrick.
Pucker Up! Why Do People Kiss Under the Mistletoe? By Lily Norton last updated 27 September 22 People began kissing under mistletoe long before office parties were invented. Life's Little Mysteries explains the romantic plant's holiday roots.
Why do people have phobias? By Joe Phelan published 26 September 22 Are some people more prone to developing phobias, and are these extreme aversions permanent?
Why Chocolate Really is the Secret to Happiness (Op-Ed) By Simon Cotton last updated 2 September 22 Money may not buy happiness or grow on trees but when it comes to chocolate, it seems you can have both.
In which month are the most babies born? By Charles Q. Choi published 19 August 22 Which of the 12 months has the most births? And why do babies tend to be born at certain times of the year?
40 Years After Roe vs. Wade, Most Don't Want Abortion Decision Overturned By Megan Gannon last updated 17 August 22
America & Abortion: Will Controversy Ever Die? By Stephanie Pappas last updated 17 August 22 Mississippi's 'personhood' amendment failed, but trends suggest that the abortion debate will stay strong.
The Evolution of Human Aggression By Heather Whipps last updated 17 August 22 Is there evolutionary reasoning that explains our aggressive tendencies?
Did Belief in Gods Lead to Mayan Demise? By Charles Q. Choi last updated 5 August 22 A fear of evil spirits may explain why some Mayan areas were less resilient to collapse.
New Surprising Results on Abortion and Religiosity By Live Science Staff last updated 4 August 22 Pregnant teens and 20-somethings from private religious schools are more likely to obtain abortions than their public school peers.
Why does Christianity have so many denominations? By Donavyn Coffey last updated 29 July 22 Schisms within the church have led to more and more denominations over the millennia.
Chinese Culture: Customs & Traditions of China By Kim Ann Zimmermann last updated 27 July 22 Chinese culture reflects the customs and traditions of one of the largest countries in the world, with 1.34 billion people.
