The Danger of Even Thinking You’re Overweight
Teens who incorrectly think they're on the heavy side are more likely to be obese as young adults, according to a new study.
Can Rebellion Breed Conformity?
Our quest to be different actually makes us all the same, a new analysis suggests.
Boost Cognitive Skills, Boost Grades—Right?
The link between cognitive ability and academic performance is an intuitive one, but a new study says there's little evidence to support or refute the value of "executive function" curricula.
Are Madagascar’s Efforts to Save Forests Working?
Community forest management gets put to the test, and it doesn't fare well.
Children Are Probably Getting the Right Antipsychotics
A study suggests that antipsychotics are being prescribed appropriately for children and adolescents. Follow-up care, however, still needs work.
Is Climate Change to Blame for the Syrian Civil War?
Researchers say yes—human impacts on the climate made droughts leading up to the war two to three times more likely.
Protecting Biodiversity, One Pool of Water at a Time
Researchers in Mauritania propose protections for tiny mountain ponds as a way to re-think conservation. Their study, however, will likely attract some criticism.
A Test for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and a New Hint at Its Origins
A research team discovers key differences in the immune systems of patients with early and later-stage CFS.
The Danger of a Faulty Question
Researchers should take care that they know what questions they're really asking of their data, say two Johns Hopkins scientists.
Facebook Makes You Sad—If You’re the Type to Just Sit Back and Watch
Researchers find that the emotional downsides of time spent on Facebook are limited to passive use.