People are better able to see and correct biases in algorithms’ decisions than in their own decisions, even when algorithms…
Summer means road construction − but what kind of engineering goes into laying down pavement?
One of the first longitudinal studies of male brain changes across the transition to first-time parenthood finds that becoming…
Privacy advocates lost out when Congress reauthorized Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act without major…
Foxtails can hook onto your pet’s skin and may cause redness, swelling and infection.
When resources are tight, mothers bear the costs of playing with their offspring even as they avoid socializing with others.
Some anthropologists question how much rare activities like big-game hunting could have affected how our species evolved.…
Research on one exoplanet that’s rapidly losing its atmosphere is hinting to scientists why exoplanets tend to look a…
The use of drone strikes raises a host of ethical issues. US military chaplains − the armed forces’ moral conscience…
Human factors − such as how people produce food and how they organize themselves and live together − influence disease…
Conspiracy theories abound. What should you believe − and how can you tell?
Studying Venus’ water loss can help scientists better understand how planets go from potentially habitable to incapable…
Eating right, exercising, playing sports, reading and journaling are just a few of the ways you can keep your brain in top…
Like all people, the way scientists see the world is shaped by biases and expectations, which can affect how they record…
The consequences of cyber conflict are primarily felt by civilians, who call for retaliation, fueling cycles of violence.
The Starliner has had delays and issues. The May 2024 launch will put its capacity to carry crew to the International Space…
Cancer vaccines have gained much interest among scientists but face a number of hurdles. A new mRNA vaccine for glioma offers…
Cassava’s many assets would seem to make it the ideal crop, except for one drawback: It’s highly poisonous. Human ingenuity…