The Human Element in Cybersecurity Attacks
People are much stupider, and much smarter, than algorithms.
A History of Americans’ Willingness to Make a Woman President
Ninety-five percent of Americans say they're now willing to vote for a woman for president, but their true beliefs may be a bit less open than they say.
A Growing Population, and a Falling Volume of Water
California's population has skyrocketed over the past hundred years; unfortunately, water runoff has not.
A Look Back at the Droughts That Made Californians Take Droughts Seriously
"The loss of cattle was fearful. The plains were strewn with their carcasses."
Does News About False Rape Allegations Hurt Rape Victims?
There's not a lot of research about this, but the science that does exist suggests yes.
How You Read Science News Depends—a Little—on Your Political Beliefs
More accurate science reporting helps everybody, but it's mitigated by how liberal or conservative people are.
How Do You Make a Living, Paleoartist?
Francie Diep talks to Jennifer Hall about illustrating animals that have been dead for a very, very long time.
How to Convince People to Save Water, Using Psychology
Shame them and pressure them, and maybe make them pay some money.
The Connection Between Domestic Abuse and Condom Use
A new, large analysis of previous studies finds being in abusive relationships makes women and girls less likely to use contraception of all kinds.
City Ants and Foxes Eat an American Diet Too
They have more heavy carbon atoms in their bodies, which come from corn and sugarcane.