Behavior
Emotions, perception and the biological processes of living organisms
Scientists Make Progress Towards a Male Contraceptive Pill
A new molecule originally developed to fight cancer looks to be a promising compound in the search for a male contraceptive
August 16, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Killer Economy – Science Suspects Recession to Blame for 1,000 Suicides in England
While jobs declined in England between 2008 to 2010, researchers found that suicides increased
August 15, 2012 |
By Rachel Nuwer
Triclosan, A Chemical Used in Antibacterial Soaps, is Found to Impair Muscle Function
In a new study, the chemical inhibited muscle activity in individual human heart cells, mice and minnows
August 13, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
How Lincoln’s Assassination Launched the Funeral Industry
The doctor who embalmed Abraham Lincoln changed the way Americans think about funerals.
August 13, 2012 |
By Rose Eveleth
The Man who “Discovered” Cold Fusion Just Passed Away
Martin Fleischmann, who in 1989 claimed to have discovered cold fusion, died in his home in England on Friday, August 3rd, following a long battle with Parkinson's disease.
August 08, 2012 |
By Colin Schultz
Sir Bernard Lovell, The Man The Soviets Tried to Poison With Uranium, Dies at 98
Lovell, of the Lovell telescope, made several advances in radio astronomy and physics.
August 07, 2012 |
By Rose Eveleth
Can Natural Herbs Protect Your Skin From the Sun?
A number of studies indicate that several herb extracts could protect against sunburn and other damage from UV light
August 01, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Read a 2007 Essay in Smithsonian by Gore Vidal, Last Writer of His Kind
Why more writers should be as fearless, and as prickly as Vidal.
August 01, 2012 |
By Rose Eveleth
Simply Smiling Can Actually Reduce Stress
A new study indicates that the mere act of smiling can help us deal with stressful situations more easily
July 31, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Is Barefoot Running Really Better?
The science is mixed on whether running shoes or bare feet are the way to go
July 30, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
A Brief History of Death By Subway in NYC
A few highlights of death on New York City's subways over the years.
July 29, 2012 |
By Rachel Nuwer
New Chemical Allows Blind Mice to See
A new synthetic replacement for rod and cone cells may someday bring vision to those with macular degeneration or inheritable forms of blindness
July 26, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
How Sally Ride Was Even Tougher Than Ripley in Alien
If you think battling evil in the bowels of a defunct space freighter is hard, try being the closeted, often-patronized poster child for womankind’s capacity to compete in a notoriously male-dominated field
July 24, 2012 |
By Rose Eveleth
What Is the Nocebo Effect?
For some patients, the mere suggestion of side effects is enough to bring on negative symptoms
July 23, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Myth Busted: Looking Left or Right Doesn’t Indicate If You’re Lying
A psychological study has debunked the idea that the direction of a speaker's eyes indicate lying or telling the truth
July 12, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
A Hot Drink on a Hot Day Can Cool You Down
A rigorous experiment revealed that on a hot, dry day, drinking a hot beverage can help your body stay cool
July 10, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Thinking About Your Own Demise Inspires Environmentalism
Some people have kids. Some make charitable donations. Some write memoirs. Pondering our inevitable death has a way of inspiring us to get off the couch and leave our mark on the world in whatever way we deem most significant. Now, saving the planet can be added to that list. Time philosophizes on how dwelling on our [...]
July 06, 2012 |
By Rachel Nuwer
What is So Good About Growing Old
Forget about senior moments. The great news is that researchers are discovering some surprising advantages of aging
July 2012 |
By Helen Fields
New Mind-Reading Device Lets Paralyzed People Type
Using an fMRI machine and innovative software, researchers have figured out how to enable typing without moving a muscle
June 29, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Nora Ephron, 71, Was Good At Endings
Nora Ephron died last night at 71, of pneumonia brought on by acute myeloid leukemia.
June 27, 2012 |
By Sarah Laskow
