How Hunter-Gatherers Sleep
A lot like us, actually, but the minor differences could help treat sleep disorders like insomnia.
How to Hire More Women in Science
Montana State University STEM departments now hire equal numbers of women and men, thanks to new procedures that raise awareness of gender issues.
Animal Research Falls Short on Experimental Procedures
A new study suggests two in three animal studies don't report taking even the most basic precautions against biased results, making many of the results unreliable.
Experiments in Segregation
Economic theory is pessimistic about the prospects for undoing racial segregation—but experiments suggest reality isn't quite so bad.
Who Can Understand This Climate Change Report?
A new analysis suggests IPCC summaries aimed specifically at policymakers are harder than ever to digest.
The Danger of Being the Youngest Kid in Class
A Japanese study finds suicide is more common among students with birthdays just prior to school eligibility cutoff dates.
Flipping Coins to Find the Truth
When direct questions don't get straight answers, pollsters' best strategy may seem a little bit random.
Ancient Soil Samples Link Fires to Climate Change
We're in for a hot one, a study of thousand-year-old charcoal deposits in northern Colorado suggests.
When Prejudice Makes Time Slow Down
An experiment suggests a source of racial bias in job interviews, visits to the doctor, and confrontations with police.