'Black Panther' and its science role models inspire more than just movie awards
The film wowed critics and fans. But its hidden power may be black lead characters who are accomplished scientists – just…
The film wowed critics and fans. But its hidden power may be black lead characters who are accomplished scientists – just…
Pursuing big, unrealistic dreams can distract from real scientific progress. It's time for AI research to focus on restoring…
How the zebra got its stripes is not only a just-so story, but an object of scientific inquiry. New research suggests that…
The transition to parenthood comes with plenty of stress. A psychology researcher suggests that paid family leave could…
It's easier than ever to create a fake image and spread it far and wide online. But there are steps that you can take…
Hernán Cortés owed his conquest of the Aztecs to his expedition's unknown, unseen secret weapon: the smallpox virus.…
Throughout the world, unique sites of natural and cultural heritage are protected for future generations. But what about…
Teens get a bad rap as selfish, dangerous risk-takers. But neuroscience and psychology research is revising that image:…
Despite the uncertainties – and dangers – of retaliating against suspected cyberattackers, a surprising number of companies…
When it comes to picking a new password, people's resistance to change can make them less secure online.
Women are more prone to immune-related diseases like allergies and irritable bowel syndrome. But this may be due to the…
Even when everything's going great in your relationship, you likely harbor some ambivalence toward your partner deep…
Many pieces leading to Alzheimer's disease have been identified. To put the pieces together, one scholar argues that…
Blood tests used to diagnose malaria can't detect low levels of the disease causing parasite and are hard to administer.…
Russia's efforts to sow discord, discontent and chaos extend far beyond the US, including into leading media outlets…
Every device that you use, every company you do business with, every online account you create – they all collect data…
A cold, logical list of attributes sought in a partner is cast aside by the hot emotions that come up in real life. A psychology…
It might be human nature to undervalue what's chugging along doing fine while imagining there's a mythical 'best'…
A brief line in the State of the Union address hints at an exciting year for commercial spaceflight companies in the US.…
Will your marriage be better if you and your partner are genetically compatible? Is there any evidence that certain genes…