This Is the Age Where Life Has the Most Meaning By Stephanie Pappas published 17 December 19 When does life have the most meaning? Here's a hint: Youth is overrated.
Why Do People Have Different Personalities? By Marcus Woo published 15 December 19 Where do personalities come from, and why are they so different?
The Science Behind Your (Irrational) Fear of Friday the 13th By Kimberly Hickok published 13 December 19 Friday the 13th is what you make it, and it's OK if you think it's unlucky.
Cyber Monday Toy Deals: The Best Science Toys for Kids By Mindy Weisberger published 2 December 19 If you have a little paleontologist, a star-gazer or a budding chemist, one of these science-inspired toys may be right for your child. Here's a look at some of the best STEM deals for kids.
Can People Really Learn to 'Speed Read'? By Marcus Woo published 30 November 19 The promise of learning to read significantly faster is intriguing. But true speed reading isn't supported by the science.
Does Adversity Really Make Us Stronger? By Eranda Jayawickreme, Frank J. Infurna published 19 November 19 In our culture, there's this idea that enduring a tragedy can be good for your personal growth. Here's what the science says.
Why Can't Science Explain Consciousness? By Philip Goff published 11 November 19 Explaining how something as complex as consciousness can emerge from a grey, jelly-like lump of tissue in the head is arguably the greatest scientific challenge of our time.
Why Are People Left- (or Right-) Handed? By Megan Gannon published 10 November 19 Up to 90% of people are right-handed. Scientists are still trying to figure out why lefties have always been in the minority.
Where Does the Concept of Time Travel Come From? By Adam Mann published 2 November 19 When did time travel stories first appear, and what makes them so popular?
Why Do Some People Like to Be Scared? By Rachel Ross published 31 October 19 Do you have the personality trait that leads you to thrive in the face of fear?
Root of Humanity's Belief in Evil Possibly Found By Mindy Weisberger published 30 October 19 Spiritual belief in evil may stem from people's attempts to explain and avoid infectious diseases.
Why Are Some Adults Really Afraid of Ghosts? By Stephanie Pappas published 30 October 19 Ever been in an empty house and felt like someone's watching you? For some, that sensation, that fear of ghosts, is never-ending.
Why We Love Blood-Curdling Screams By Frank T. McAndrew published 29 October 19 The arsenal of human screams has been honed over millions of years of evolution. Here's why we love blood-curdling screams.
Scientists Think They've Found 'Mitochondrial Eve's' First Homeland By Brandon Specktor published 28 October 19 Using genetic data from 1,200 modern indigenous Africans, researchers believe they’ve pinpointed the location of the first permanent human settlement, which thrived 200,000 years ago.
Why Are Some Places Snubbing Columbus Day? By Malinda Maynor Lowery published 14 October 19 More and more towns and cities across the country are electing to celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day as an alternative to — or in addition to — Columbus Day.
Nobel Peace Prize: 1901-Present By Live Science Staff published 11 October 19 Here's a look at all Nobel Peace Prize recipients, including Barack Obama, Mother Teresa, Nelson Mandela and Martin Luther King Jr.
Nobel Prize in Literature: 1901-Present By Live Science Staff published 11 October 19 The winners of the Nobel Prize in Literature, including Toni Morrison, Gabriel Garcia Marquez and John Steinbeck.
Nobel Prize in Chemistry: 1901-Present By Live Science Staff published 9 October 19 A list of the winners of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, including Marie Curie, Roger Kornberg and Otto Hahn.
Nobel Prize in Physics: 1901-Present By Live Science Staff published 8 October 19 Here's a look at all winners of the Nobel Prize in physics, including Steven Chu, Aage Niels Bohr and Enrico Fermi.
Are Conspiracy Beliefs on the Rise? By Liberty Vittert published 20 September 19 Do more people believe in conspiracy theories now than in the past?
