Fossil Fuels Are Messing With Carbon Dating
Burning gasoline and coal is bad news for archaeologists and forensic scientists alike.
A Cocktail of Common Chemicals Can Cause Cancer
Policymakers take note: Even in low doses, chemicals common in the environment can work together to cause cancer.
What Makes a Scream a Scream?
Researchers discover that "roughness," not high pitch or volume, defines the universal attention getter.
Choosing Altruism
Altruism has stumped researchers for years, but a new study finds that it may be as simple as choosing to be generous.
Brain Waves May Help Diagnose Reading Problems Early
Electrical signals in the brain may help identify children who'll struggle with reading as early as age three.
Why Is Asia So Coal Crazy?
Simple: It's a cheap way to power manufacturing plants, according to a new study. And that bodes poorly for the environment.
Dreaming and the Developing Brain
A study of kittens suggests that REM-stage sleep helps young mammals develop essential brain circuits—maybe even memories.
The Stock Market on Hormones
New research suggests too much cortisol and testosterone are bad for the economy.
Life After Academia
The majority of physicists who leave the academic world are well-paid and happy with their jobs, according to a new report.
