We come into the world screaming and vulnerable—entirely dependent on adult caregivers to keep us safe and teach us how to connect with others. The nature of these earliest relationships influences ...

Scientists have uncovered clues to a 4,000-year-old mystery — the hidden logic behind where ancient Chinese built their tombs.

A new study by a large international team of conservation scientists and artists explores how growing synergies between conservation and the arts can unveil many mutual benefits and fresh approaches ...

Most sharks in UK waters survive catch-and-release fishing when angling best practices are followed, according to a new study published in ICES Journal of Marine Science (2025).

Visiting Professor John Eric Goff studies the physics behind your favorite sports. His athletic tests are more vital than you ...

Scientists say the return to "standard time" is good for our health. But the time change can be disruptive and we must also adjust to more winter darkness. Syncing our habits to our body clock helps.

Commercial vessels, particularly fishing boats, are known sources of ocean plastic, losing up to a million tons of plastic ...

Genetic tweaks allowed early humans to stand, balance and walk on two legs instead of moving on all fours like other primates ...

A study by a group of Cornell researchers published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance found that tomato juice—the main ingredient in a Bloody Mary—tastes ...

Daniel Whiteson and Andy Warner’s upcoming book is a philosophical exploration of the humanity behind our desire to find ...

Decades of data shows that eating saturated fat raises LDL cholesterol levels and contributes to heart disease.

The MCAT paved the way for other standardized admission exams, like the SAT, and the many sleepless nights college-bound students still endure in preparation. But Moss likely wouldn’t have minded that ...