What Is Ramadan? By Rachel Ross Ramadan is the most sacred month of the year in Islamic culture. During Ramadan, Muslims fast, abstain from pleasures and pray to become closer to God.
Diwali: Hindu Festival of Lights By Rachel Ross Diwali is the biggest Hindu festival and most important Hindu holiday of the year.
What Did Michael Pollan Experience on a Mind-Altering Psychedelic Trip? By Gareth Cook In a new book, bestselling author Michael Pollan explores psychedelics and the mind.
Why Some People Just Can't Have a Boss: Study Reveals Brain Differences By Bahar Gholipour A curious brain connection may explain why some people are more control-averse than others.
Why Americans Are More Anxious Than Ever Before By Jacek Debiec Americans are becoming more anxious about their safety, health, finances, politics and relationships, a new online poll from the American Psychiatric Association finds.
Here Are the Most Popular Baby Names in the US Right Now By Stephanie Pappas Emma and Liam topped American parents' lists for baby names in 2017.
The 50 Most Popular Baby Names of 2017 By Stephanie Pappas The Social Security Administration has announced the top baby names of 2017. And the winners are … Liam and Emma!
This Horrifying AI Thought Experiment Got Elon Musk a Date By Stephanie Pappas SpaceX founder Elon Musk is dating musician Grimes, apparently because of a shared love of nerdy puns.
You Have a Second Immune System, and It Might Be Ruining Your Love Life By Brandon Specktor In the battle against germs, your immune system is the best wing-man there is. When it comes to dating? Not so much.
This 'Star Wars' Scroll Illusion Would Stump Even a Jedi By Brandon Specktor Why do these identical images appear to be scrolling in different directions? Search your feelings. (Or read this article to find out.)
Why This Optical Illusion Arrow Always Points Right By Brandon Specktor Knock... draw... lose your mind
The Louvre Museum: Facts, Paintings & Tickets By Jessie Szalay The Louvre is the world’s largest museum and houses one of the most impressive art collections in history.
How Many Uncaptured Serial Killers Are Out There? By Stephanie Pappas The Golden State Killer isn't the only one.
What 3 Facial Expressions from Zuckerberg's Congressional Testimony Mean By Nichole Russell, Patrick A. Stewart Facial expressions and body movements, whether we make them knowingly or not, can persuade people.
Camelot, King Arthur & the Knights of the Round Table By Owen Jarus The mythical kingdom of King Arthur emerged from a series of French poems in the 13th century.
Did You Buy Bitcoins? Your Brain's Anatomy Might Be to Blame By Angus Chen Scans show people who can endure greater risk share certain neurological features.
Could Beasts Like Frankenstein's Monster Exist in Real Life? By Mindy Weisberger "Monsters" from science fiction are more common in the real world than you may expect.
