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What does it take for people to flourish?
OPINION A global study seeks insights into what helps people feel happy, healthy and satisfied — and what holds them back.
Colors are universal — even if our perception of them is subjective
Opinion An object's color appears differently under different lighting and against different backgrounds — for different viewers. But that doesn't mean colors are subjective.
Why is yawning contagious?
Scientists have identified some reasons why yawns spread from person to person.
Scientific consensus shows race is a human invention, not biological reality
Opinion An executive order critiques the idea that race is a human invention. But that's exactly what modern science supports.
Best Lego sets for adults 2025: Science, nature & engineering sets for curious minds
From sets celebrating architecture and famous art to clever designs, these are the best Lego sets for adults.
Science at a crossroads: Dispatches from Friday's 'Stand Up for Science' rallies across the US
Our science journalists reported on the Stand Up for Science rallies held in New York City and Raleigh, North Carolina.
What counts as a phobia?
Specific phobias are out-of-proportion fears to objects, animals or situations, and fortunately, they can be treated.
Trump executive order calls mental health prescriptions a 'threat' — why?
A federal commission to examine U.S. chronic disease could undercut real treatment for kids with depression, ADHD and other mental health challenges
