Self-Disclosure
How the brain's reward system makes sharing personal information on social media so compelling.
Science Update
Vesta the Protoplanet
The asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter contains an embryonic planet in arrested development.
Biodiversity, Allergies & Asthma
People who live around fewer varieties of plants, and whose skin carries fewer kinds of bacteria, …
Social Status Genes
When a female monkey’s rank changes, thousands of her genes are affected.
Raven Relationships
Ravens remember other ravens as friendly or adversarial, even years later.
Sizing Up Weapons
People think others are larger and stronger if they’re holding a weapon in their hands.
Runaway Planets
Under some circumstances, planets could be thrown out of the galaxy at tremendous speed.
Sewage Power
Microbial fuel cells, which clean wastewater and generate electricity, are getting closer to …