Editors' Picks

Why Women Like Deep Voices and Men Prefer High Ones

We find different pitches attractive because of the body size they signal—and a touch of breathiness is crucial to take the edge off deep voices in men

Fathers Recognize Their Babies’ Cries Just as Well as Mothers

A new study shows that fathers and mothers are equally capable at knowing their infant's unique cry—if both contribute to parenting equally

Warning: Living Alone May Be Hazardous to Your Health

Being socially isolated increases your chance of death—but not because you're feeling depressed over being lonely

Science Beats

This Castle’s Toilet Still Holds Parasites From Crusaders’ Feces

The presence of whipworm and roundworm eggs suggest that crusaders were especially predisposed to death by malnutrition
June 18, 2013 | By Rachel Nuwer

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Being exposed to faces or images that you associate with your home country primes you to think in your native tongue, a new study shows
June 17, 2013 | By Joseph Stromberg

Scientists keep finding reasons why fathers matter. They also think it's not a bad idea for dads to ask their kids, "How am I doing?"
June 14, 2013 | By Randy Rieland

Genetic information gathered from centuries-old exhumed bones reveals that the infection hasn't changed much in the past 1,000 years
June 13, 2013 | By Marina Koren

Languages that evolve at high elevations are more likely to include a sound that's easier to make when the air is thinner, new research shows
June 12, 2013 | By Joseph Stromberg

A 120,000-year-old rib bone, originally found in Croatia, shows that tumors aren't always caused by exposure to pollution
June 05, 2013 | By Joseph Stromberg

Among the new technology geared to preventive health care is a mobile app that tracks your social behavior and has been described as a human "check engine" light
May 30, 2013 | By Randy Rieland

The British king's remains, discovered in a parking lot, were dropped in an awkward position in a grave that wasn't dug large enough
May 23, 2013 | By Joseph Stromberg

By analyzing every tiny facial gesture, voice inflection or even how quickly we tap out a text message, devices are getting good at reading our emotions
May 22, 2013 | By Randy Rieland

Cooking may be more than just a part of your daily routine, it may be what made your brain as powerful as it is
June 2013 | By Jerry Adler

Some scientists think we'll be able to define great art by analyzing our brains when we see or hear it. Critics say don't hold your breath
May 17, 2013 | By Randy Rieland

A new geographic analysis of millions of tweets provides a remarkably broad view of humanity, by language, location and other factors
May 10, 2013 | By Joseph Stromberg

Among then: They answer a lot of questions and their spit is good for us
May 10, 2013 | By Randy Rieland

They're mining it and selling it. But don't worry, it's all anonymous. Maybe
May 08, 2013 | By Randy Rieland

Any two modern-day Europeans, even those living on opposite sides of the continent, may be more closely related than they might think
May 07, 2013 | By Marina Koren

Scientists have found a way to slow the aging process. Unluckily for us, they've only been able to do it in mice
May 03, 2013 | By Randy Rieland

Companies will rely more and more on analyzing mountains of data to determine who's the best fit for a job.
April 26, 2013 | By Randy Rieland

We find different pitches attractive because of the body size they signal—and a touch of breathiness is crucial to take the edge off deep voices in men
April 24, 2013 | By Joseph Stromberg

Some say the best way to improve American education--and get teachers more respect--is make them take challenging entry exams like doctors and lawyers do.
April 19, 2013 | By Randy Rieland

A new study shows that fathers and mothers are equally capable at knowing their infant's unique cry—if both contribute to parenting equally
April 16, 2013 | By Joseph Stromberg

A chemical analysis of early 1900s medicines, billed as cure-alls, revealed vitamins and calcium along with toxic compounds
April 08, 2013 | By Joseph Stromberg

They're still a threat to bats and birds and now they even have their own "syndrome". So, are there better ways to capture the wind?
April 05, 2013 | By Randy Rieland

As a global citizen and cultural bridge-builder, Dave Brubeck captivated the world with his music, big heart and a vision of unity
April 02, 2013 | By Joann Stevens

They're the biggest innovation in higher education in years, but are they a threat to small universities and community colleges?
March 29, 2013 | By Randy Rieland

Contrary to the cliché, an analysis of news articles over the years shows that celebrity has lasting power
March 28, 2013 | By Joseph Stromberg

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