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How Big Data Will Mean the End to Job Interviews
Companies will rely more and more on analyzing mountains of data to determine who’s the best fit for a job
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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
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Do Teachers Need Their Own “Bar Exam”?
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
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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
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What’s in Century-Old ‘Snake Oil’ Medicines? Mercury and Lead
A chemical analysis of early 1900s medicines, billed as cure-alls, revealed vitamins and calcium along with toxic compounds
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Do Wind Turbines Need a Rethink?
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?
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Dave Brubeck’s Son, Darius, Reflects on His Father’s Legacy
As a global citizen and cultural bridge-builder, Dave Brubeck captivated the world with his music, big heart and a vision of unity
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Free Online Courses Mean College Will Never Be the Same
They’re the biggest innovation in higher education in years, but are they a threat to small universities and community colleges?
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Research Shows That True Fame Lasts Longer Than 15 Minutes
Contrary to the cliché, an analysis of news articles over the years shows that celebrity has lasting power
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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
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How Digital Devices Change the Rules of Etiquette
Should sending “Thank you” emails and leaving voice mails now be considered bad manners? Some think texting has made it so
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Prehistoric Human Skull Shows Signs of Inbreeding
A 100,000-year-old skull has a hole that reflects genetic mutations from inbreeding—likely a common behavior for our ancestors
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The Bay Bridge Gets Its Glow On
When an algorithm-driven light show took over the Bay Bridge last week, it was the latest example of how much technology is transforming how cities look.
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An intriguing study involving puppet shows suggests that infants dislike those who are different from themselves
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Science Shows Why You’re Smarter Than a Neanderthal
Neanderthal brains had more capacity devoted to vision and body control, with less left over for social interactions and complex cognition
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How a Computer Program Can Learn All About You From Just Your Facebook Likes
Your publicly available “likes” can tell others a lot you wouldn’t expect—including your political views, sexual orientation and religion
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Nitpicking the Lice Genome to Track Humanity’s Past Footsteps
Lice DNA collected around the planet sheds light on the parasite’s long history with our ancestors, a new study shows
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Don’t understand love? Not to worry. Scientists continue to study away to try to make sense of it for the rest of us
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The debate over drones stirs up questions about whether robots can learn ethical behavior. Will they be able to make moral decisions?
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These Machines Will Be Able to Detect Smells Your Own Nose Cannot
We’re getting closer to the day when your smartphone knows you have a cold before you do
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