Science journalist Douglas Main explores the scientific roots of beauty, from evolution to art, symmetry to fertility.

Unschoolers weigh in on how their lives have evolved, including college, career, and overall happiness.

Online classes can’t hold a candle to in-person learning.

World’s largest soaring bird flaps wings only 1% of time in flight, study shows

Study finds that people literally don’t always see things the same way, which can impact activities that require visual precision. (Photo by iStockphoto) We humans may not always see eye to eye on politics, religion, sports and other matters of ...

How is history used to support ideology? Is violence by a government against its own civilian population ever justified? Why are certain events given priority over others in history books? This les…

When archaeologists discover a sophisticated artifact like the Greek Antikythera mechanism, we conclude that some ancient societies may have been more advanced than previously believed. When we think of advanced civilizations, the image is usually one of…

Emotional states can be transferred to others via emotional contagion, leading people to experience the same emotions without their awareness. Emot...

Nearly every country will see their populations fall as the world has fewer babies.

Nature - A detailed assessment of the techno-economic potential of enhanced rock weathering on croplands identifies national CO2 removal potentials, costs and engineering challenges if it were to...

Several studies in recent years have suggested that the ketogenic diet may work against a variety of diseases, such as epilepsy, Alzheimer's disease and cancer.

What scientists know about the inner workings of the pathogen that has infected the world

New research indicates that Covid-19 is causing a wide range of disorders in the nervous system and may be directly attacking the brain

The heartbeat and other bodily processes play a surprising role in shaping perception and cognition.

Being bad-tempered and pessimistic helps you to earn more, live longer and enjoy a healthier marriage. It’s almost enough to put a smile on the dourest of faces.