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In his dissent in Obergefell v. Hodges, the ruling that made same-sex marriage a constitutional right throughout the United States, Justice Clarence Thomas rejected the majority’s rationale that gays and […]
If you see a picture of a planet, can you identify which of the eight it is? “Don’t go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes […]
Researchers predict the benefits of driverless taxis on the roads and the environment, and the outlook is good.
Researchers show how the pace of aging varies from person to person, and how chronological age is irrelevant when treating diseases—it's biological age we should be concentrating on.
Philosophy professor and Buddhist scholar Evan Thompson discusses the concepts behind his latest book, Waking, Dreaming, Being: Self and Consciousness in Neuroscience, Meditation, and Philosophy.
If you want a vivid barometer for the health status of worldwide marine ecosystems, look no further than the global seabird population. Unfortunately, new research estimates that the global seabird population has dropped 70 percent since the 1950s. That's not good.
That dizziness you reportedly feel after watching a 3D film may be all in your head.
The coming decade will see an emergence of new innovations that will keep drunk drivers off the road without the inconvenience of existing breathalyzer technology.
Researchers attempt to find out what triggers loneliness in the brain.
Researchers report recent outbreaks of preventable diseases have helped prove the benefits of vaccines and sway skeptical parents.
"Print this map. Get off the internet. Take to the streets."
Researchers have found young women are less likely to use contraception.
Saw “Solar System Questions” by xkcd? Here’s what science thinks it knows. “Put two ships in the open sea, without wind or tide, and, at last, they will come together. […]
You'll consume about 200 more calories than you would cooking a meal at home.
Study underlines the importance of relying on the right foods to get our sustenance — not pills.
A recent study makes a compelling new case for why we shouldn't take drugs like Adderall precisely because they help us to succeed at things we otherwise wouldn't.
Does the claim made by the leader of the €1 Billion Human Brain Project stand a chance of coming to fruition?
Dermatologists are taking advantage of smartphone technology to offer data-driven, personalized skincare recommendations.
Find out where the high points of your day are and save the busy work for when you hit your midday slump.
Emotional training may not stop repeat offenders, but it may help reduce the severity of their aggression.