How smart were Neanderthals? By Megan Gannon published 23 March 19 Our extinct cousins have a lousy reputation that's being overturned by new discoveries.
Why Rich Parents Are More Likely to Be Unethical By David M. Mayer published 16 March 19 Being wealthy and privileged can lead to a sense of entitlement.
12 scientifically proven signs you should dump your partner By Laura Geggel published 16 March 19 Should you break up with your partner? It's a difficult choice, but science may be able to help with your decision.
A Mathematician Wrote a 'Hipster Equation' to Figure Out Why All Hipsters Look Alike By Brandon Specktor published 8 March 19 If non-conformists base their decisions on opposing the mainstream, why do they all look alike?
Why Do So Many Americans Now Support Legalizing Marijuana? By Amy Adamczyk, Jacob Felson published 20 February 19 Here's why public opinion has changed dramatically in favor of pot legalization.
3 Reasons You Might Hate Valentine's Day By Stephanie Pappas published 12 February 19 Valentine's Day may be one of the most polarizing holidays on the calendar. Here's why it's hated.
How Does Consciousness Arise in the Brain? By Davinia Fernández-Espejo published 7 February 19 It's one of the most important unanswered questions of modern neuroscience.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Says Algorithms Can Be Racist. Here's Why She's Right. By Maya Kosoff published 29 January 19 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?
Why do people hate Comic Sans so much? By Emma Bryce published 20 January 19 The inventor of Comic Sans shares his thoughts about why so many people hate his creation.
The Magical Gaze of 'Mona Lisa' Is a Myth By Stephanie Pappas published 10 January 19 Her gaze isn't actually following you, despite what we all thought.
Top-Secret UFO Program Revealed in TV's 'Project Blue Book' By Mindy Weisberger published 8 January 19 Discover the incredible true story of a secret, decades-long federal investigation of alien encounters.
Chinese Scientist Who Claimed to Edit Babies' Genes May Be Under House Arrest By Mindy Weisberger published 3 January 19 This is the first reported sighting of Chinese researcher Jiankui He since his appearance at a conference in November.
The Real Fake News: Top Scientific Retractions of 2018 By Christopher Wanjek published 29 December 18 From unintentional irony to flat-out fraud, it has been another banner year for scientific retractions. Here are five notable ones.
More Babies Are Conceived Over the Holiday Season Than Other Times of Year By Micaela Martinez published 21 December 18 Is the crisp autumn air, or the joy (or anxiety) of the holiday season, triggering more unprotected sexual intercourse? Or is it something else ...
Disappointment About Gifts Is Good for Kids Who Have Enough By Nikki Martyn published 21 December 18 Disappointment is a natural human emotion that occurs after a perceived failure.
What Winter Solstice Rituals Tell Us About Indigenous People By Rosalyn R. LaPier published 20 December 18
The Science of Saying Goodbye to Santa By Jim Davies published 19 December 18 Have your kids stopped believing in Santa? You might be more upset than they are. Read this letter from Santa – ghostwritten by a scientist who specializes in imagination and human behavior.
Too Much Screen Use Really Might Change Your Kid's Brain By Jean Twenge published 18 December 18 Some say the hysteria over screen time echoes parents' worries that their kids were watching too much TV in the 1980s. But new studies show there's nothing overblown about parents' growing concern.
Scientists Wrote an Equation to Find the Funniest Word in English. The Results Will Make You Fart. By Brandon Specktor published 26 November 18 The results will make you giggle, fart, poop and cluck.
