The Environmental Benefits of Self-Driving Taxis
Driverless taxis could drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions from our transit system in the not-so-distant future, according to a new study.
How Children From Different Societies Divvy Up Rewards
"A for effort" may be a strictly Western notion.
Boosting Photosynthesis to Feed the World
Researchers from around the globe have creative ideas about how to re-engineer photosynthesis to meet the food demands of the future.
An Eco-Friendly Chemical for Oil Spill Clean-Ups
Scientists create a plant-based chemical that could one day be used to help clean up oil spills in the Arctic.
Another Day, Another New Threat to Privacy on the Internet
The Internet Corporation of Assigned Names and Numbers might make it easier for hackers to find website owners' private information.
Most White Americans Don’t Support Black Protestors
A new survey measures Americans’ views on patriotism, protests, and American exceptionalism.
Conservatives May Have More Self-Control
A strong belief in free will could give conservatives an edge over liberals when it comes to self-restraint.
Toddlers Carrying Out Restorative Justice
New research shows that children as young as three may dole out punishments to ease harm to victims.
Can Pope Francis Help the Climate Change Cause?
Pope Francis' new climate change document could be a major boon to environmentalists.
Five Studies: What You Need to Know About Transgenderism, According to the Research
Despite recent news coverage, transgender is a term that one-third of Americans still can’t define.