There are 2 types of narcissists. Here's what makes each tick. By Nikhila Mahadevan published 9 August 21 Chances are you've met a narcissist. Here's what's behind the gigantic ego.
Math genius Emmy Noether endured sexism and Nazism. 100 years later, her ideas still ring true. By Tamar Lichter Blanks published 17 July 21 Albert Einstein described Emmy Noether as a "creative mathematical genius" who, despite "unselfish, significant work over a period of many years," did not get the recognition she deserved.
Humans are practically defenseless. Why don't wild animals attack us more? By Patrick Pester published 12 July 21 Humans are slow and weak compared with bears, pumas and other large predators, but these beasts usually avoid us. Why don't these animals try to eat us more often?
Are ghosts real? By Benjamin Radford published 18 June 21 Are ghosts real? Ghost hunters like to believe that ghosts exist, but science and logic are the real ghost busters.
Humans might be making genetic evolution obsolete By Cameron Duke published 14 June 21 A new study on human cultural evolution argues that humans evolve much faster as cultures than as individual organisms, molding our genes in the process.
Does everyone have an inner monologue? By Donavyn Coffey published 12 June 21 Does everyone have a monologue in their head?
What are Homo sapiens? By Sarah Wild published 25 May 21 All living humans are Homo sapiens. Here's what scientists know about the origin of our species.
This optical illusion tricks you into seeing different colors. How does it work? By Nicoletta Lanese published 19 May 21 This image is an example of the Munker-White illusion.
Why does 'emotional pain' hurt? By Isobel Whitcomb published 10 May 21 R.E.M. wasn't singing about backaches or sprained ankles.
No, men don't learn toxic masculinity from their fathers By Cameron Duke published 7 May 21 A man's lack of friends may predict whether he will embrace toxic masculinity, while the presence or absence of a male role model early in life isn't a factor.
What's the minimum number of people needed to survive an apocalypse? By Patrick Pester published 5 May 21 There are many ways the world could end, from all-out nuclear war to a giant asteroid strike. How many people would need to survive such an apocalypse for humans to avoid extinction?
Can a night owl turn into an early bird? By Tyler Santora published 18 April 21 What steps can night owls take to become early birds?
Was the 'forbidden fruit' in the Garden of Eden really an apple? By Ashley P. Taylor published 27 March 21 It could have been a fig, grapes, citron, a pomegranate or even wheat.
String of code sells for $69 million By Nicoletta Lanese published 11 March 21 A unique piece of code verifies the authenticity of the digital art piece.
Why does Christianity have so many denominations? By Donavyn Coffey published 27 February 21 Schisms within the church have led to more and more denominations over the millennia.
Atheists and believers have different moral compasses By Laura Geggel published 24 February 21 The moral compass of believers and atheists is calibrated differently.
Conservatives aren't more fearful than liberals, study finds By Stephanie Pappas published 24 February 21 Contrary to earlier research, a new international study finds that both liberals and conservatives respond to threats — just different ones.
