Politics

We exaggerate our differences, study finds.

People prefer women with lower voices for leadership positions, even when they are stereotypically feminine roles

Why human psychology makes bipartisanship tough.

From abortion to marijuana legalization, last night's election may shape social policy in the country for years to come

Too many elections and too little impact may keep Americans from the polls on Election Day.

Superstorm Sandy may lower voter turnout on the East Coast, but Obama's visible response to the disaster could help him nationally

From social networks to jumpiness, here are 5 bizarre factors that affect people's voting behaviors

With the debates over and nary a word on climate change, many are asking what the significance of the silence means.

Prominent and controversial scientist James Hansen called for a fee on fossil fuels.

While debates are now a centerpiece of the modern presidential campaign, that wasn't always the case.

The earliest democracy began in Athens in 510 B.C. and was soon adopted by other city-states.

Such science thinkers would better grasp everything from global warming and voter fraud to counterterrorism.

A unique theater, used by the Mayan elite to control others, was found in Mexico.

America's views on the controversial issue are surprisingly nuanced.

Groups calls on congressional and presidential candidates to answer questions about science.

Politicians often struggle with scientific facts.

President Barack Obama hailed NASA's Mars rover Curiosity team's landing as "mind-boggling."

Despite an increase in Americans supporting the scientific conclusions behind climate change, the partisan issue will not likely play a major roll in the elections.

Here's what the Supreme Court's decision means for you.