Preventing (Versus Predicting) Violence After Release
Researchers search for the proximate causes of violence in criminal psychiatric patients.
A World Tour of Dishonesty
A new survey finds a connection between honesty and economic growth—and how wrong our expectations about other countries' trustworthiness are.
Cancer Drugs on a Raft Made of Algae
Researchers engineer tiny organisms to deliver cancer drugs to tumors without the usual nasty side effects—and at much less cost than conventional methods.
Goals, Not Delays, Teach Toddlers Self Control
Reminding kids what they're supposed to be doing helps them make fewer errors, but asking them to wait has no effect.
Could Gravity Save Antarctic Ice?
Maybe, maybe not, but a new study argues climatologists—and policymakers—need to start taking geophysics into account.
The Coming Haze of Global Warming
Models suggest atmospheric aerosol concentrations will increase as the temperatures keep climbing—and that's bad news for your lungs.
For Most of Us, Obesity Is Unrelated to Junk Food
Don't start stuffing your face, though. It's not like burgers and pop are good for you.
In the Microbiome, Competition Does a Body Good
The dog-eat-dog world of human gut bacteria keeps stomachs stable and bodies healthy, new research suggests.
(Mis)perceiving Political Polarization
The average American thinks Republican and Democratic voters are farther apart than they really are—and that's doesn't bode well.
The Crowd’s Energy Is Bad for Your Ears
On the other hand, at least the players can still hear themselves think.