A Look at Those Who Kill Their Own Family Members
A distinct criminological profile emerges when researchers study the men and women who kill family members.
The Upside to Jellyfish Blooms
The colossal, stinging flocks of jellyfish flourishing in the world's oceans may not be all bad.
Border Enforcement Policies Are Backfiring
New research shows that tightened border enforcement policies likely increase the number of undocumented migrants in the United States.
When U.N. Peacekeepers Don’t Keep the Peace
A 12-year-old girl in the Central African Republic was allegedly raped by a United Nations Peacekeeper this month. This is hardly the first time U.N. personnel have been accused of sexual abuse.
Australia Promises to Meet a Pathetic Emissions Goal
Australia leads the world's developed nations in carbon emissions per capita, and the island nation is not doing its part to prevent catastrophic global warming.
When Cooperation Leads to Corruption
Researchers created a die-rolling game to show that we're all dirty, dirty liars.
Fast-Growing Fish Are Hit Hardest by Overfishing
On land, the fastest-growing animals can adapt quickly to changing environments, but the same advantage doesn't carry over into marine ecosystems.
When Psychologists Become Wardens
Psychologists have worked in jails and prisons for decades. Maybe they should be running them.
The Long Lasting Legacy of Droughts in Forests
New research shows forests are slow to recover from droughts, and climate models that overlook recovery time are likely overestimating how much carbon forests can absorb after droughts.