Behavior
Emotions, perception and the biological processes of living organisms
Being a Naturalist Is Way More Dangerous Than You Think
Some of these naturalists were murdered by people in the regions they were working. Others died of horrible diseases or lost their lives to their research subjects
March 11, 2013 |
By Rose Eveleth
You Should Be Really Scared of the CDC’s ‘Nightmare Bacteria’
Recent reports of this "nightmare bacteria" have grabbed headlines, and there are reports of fatality rates as high as fifty percent. Basically, it's bad, and the CDC is really worried
March 07, 2013 |
By Rose Eveleth
What Does This Head From the Thirteenth Century Tell Us About Medieval Medicine?
What can a dissection specimen from the 13th century tell us about the Dark Ages?
March 06, 2013 |
By Angela Serratore
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez Dies at 58
The long-time leader, popular for his leftist views and tight control over oil, succumbs to cancer
March 05, 2013 |
By Marina Koren
The Nazi’s Concentration Camp System Was, Somehow, Even Worse Than We Knew
There were tens of thousands more Nazi prisons and concentration camps than anyone previously realized.
March 05, 2013 |
By Colin Schultz
What Does the Unbelievably Bad Air Quality in Beijing Do to the Human Body?
The level of soot in Beijing's air is off the charts, leading to higher risks of lung cancer, heart attacks and other health problems
March 01, 2013 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Video: This Stretchable Battery Could Power the Next Generation of Wearable Gadgets
Durable and rechargeable, the new battery can be stretched to 300 percent of its size and still provide power
February 27, 2013 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Climate Change is Reducing Our Ability to Get Work Done
Increased temperature and humidity have already limited humankind's overall capacity for physical work—and it will only get worse in the future
February 25, 2013 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Growing New Hearts Without Using Embryonic Stem Cells
A different type of stem cell—one used in asexual reproduction—can create new heart muscle tissue without raising ethical questions, new studies show
February 23, 2013 |
By Marina Koren
An Artificial Ear Built By a 3D Printer and Living Cartilage Cells
Cornell scientists used computerized scanning, 3D printers and cartilage from cows to create living prosthetic ears
February 21, 2013 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Why Have So Many of Tibet’s Monks Set Themselves on Fire?
More than 100 Tibetan monks have set themselves aflame in the past four years
February 14, 2013 |
By Colin Schultz
Study Predicts Political Beliefs With 83 Percent Accuracy
Scans show that liberals and conservatives use different parts of the brain when they take risks, helping to pinpoint the political party a person prefers
February 14, 2013 |
By Marina Koren
Fifty Years After Sylvia Plath’s Death, Critics Are Just Starting to Understand Her Life
Cultural fascination with the author and poet continues to burn brightly despite - or perhaps because of - Plath's premature departure from this world
February 11, 2013 |
By Rachel Nuwer
Pick Your Poison: A Diet Mixer Could Make You Get Drunk Faster
The same amount of liquor causes a higher level of intoxication when mixed with diet soda instead of regular soda, a new study finds
February 05, 2013 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Scientists Think They’ve Found Richard III’s Body Under a Parking Lot
Researchers announced this morning that the bones found beneath a parking lot in England are likely those of King Richard III
February 04, 2013 |
By Rose Eveleth
Coming Out of the Closet May Be Good For Your Health
For lesbian, gay and bisexual individuals, a new study suggests that coming out provides a tangible health benefit, both mentally and biologically
January 29, 2013 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Lightning May Trigger Migraine Headaches
A new study suggests that lightning alone—even without the other elements of a thunderstorm—might trigger migraines
January 25, 2013 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Nanoparticles With a Heart of Gold Can Kill Cancer Cells
Gold nanoparticles are multitaskers when it comes to destroying cancer cells, researchers have found
January 22, 2013 |
By Marina Koren
Too Much Chili Powder Or Black Pepper Can Kill Kids
A two year old girl died after her caretaker allegedly poisoned her with chili powder
January 18, 2013 |
By Colin Schultz
A Lucky Two Percent of People Have a Gene for Stink-Free Armpits
But a new study finds most of them still use deodorant
January 18, 2013 |
By Joseph Stromberg
