The intensity of sports rivalry is justified if it helps us develop morally praiseworthy attitudes that transfer from the sporting arena into real life.

Earlier today, I was speaking with a friend of mine about habit formation. In the middle of our conversation, he paused and told me: “The trick is to keep on […]

After sticking with a healthy regimen, you may think a cheat week might not do any harm after all the good months you've racked up. Nope.

The forgotten aspects of art history will always be the most intriguing. Digging up the dead storylines of art history, whether in the distant or the recent past, will never end, mostly thanks to forces that buried the facts, if not the bodies, for whatever agenda. Artists and Prophets: A Secret History of Modern Art 1872-1972 at the Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt resurrects German visionaries and Jesus wannabes from the late 19th and early 20th centuries to look at how their exploits and artistic creations helped shape the course of German and European modern art. It also shines light on how the impact of those figures fell into obscurity as another casualty of the ideological war waged by that most unfortunately unforgettable of German messianic aspirants — Adolf Hitler.

Hillary Clinton faces a challenge not shared by males running for the U.S. presidency. Women are still rare among government and business leaders. Hence, their choices, even seemingly innocuous ones […]

Architect Marc Kushner explains the radical changes you can expect from residential architecture in the coming years.

They’re our best measurement of dark energy, even better than supernovae! “If you think this Universe is bad, you should see some of the others.”-Philip K. Dick Imagine you’re looking […]

There's no reason why humanity can't re-establish its moon presence while also keeping an eye on the red planet.

There's a new medical device that allows people to take their blood (almost) painlessly.

Eating more protein-rich foods can help balance a diet of carbs — to a point. Researchers reveal their findings after a long-term study, observing people's eating behaviors and how it affects their weight.

Scientists come up empty-handed in their search for a "supercivilization," but researchers remain hopeful.

Just looking at a sick person will set your immune system into overdrive — no Airborne necessary.

Afghanistan's 'Iron Emir' asserted his independence from the British and Russians by using one of their imperial tools against them — cartography.

Top New York real estate broker Fredrik Eklund explains the mindset necessary to enter in negotiations and how a savvy negotiator uses tension to his or her advantage.

Is political correctness just a spineless form of self-discipline that doesn’t really allow you to overcome racism?

How “faith” in the Universe destroyed two brilliant men of genius. “I don’t like it, and I’m sorry I ever had anything to do with it.” -Schrödinger The idea that […]

Researchers have found apples and green tea hold a chemical compound that may help block the signaling of certain processes involved in caner progression.

Popping a Tylenol may do more than just alleviate that headache you've been suffering through; it may also be a potent solution for numbing emotions.

"Human cruise control" may be the future of navigation, freeing us from latching our eyes at our smartphones for directions and, instead, concentrating on the journey.

It is very difficult and expensive for inmates to keep in touch with their loved ones. Yet, studies have consistently found that prisoners who maintain close contact with their family members while incarcerated have better post-release outcomes and lower recidivism rates.