Darwin Meets Devo: The Continuing Evolution of Pop Music
New research pinpoints three years of particularly rapid change.
Why Atheists Terrify Believers
Their presence challenges fundamental defense mechanisms that protect people from fear of death.
Bringing Classical Music to the Medical Clinic
A Minnesota experiment in which live musicians perform for waiting patients gets high marks from the staff.
Athletes Report Pressure to Keep Playing After a Head Injury
Researchers report it comes from parents, coaches, teammates, and fans.
Weathercasters See the Light on Climate Change
A new survey shows 90 percent are now convinced the phenomenon is real.
Video Game Play May Not Boost Brain Power After All
On this charged issue, a team of researchers comes to the opposite conclusion of some of their colleagues.
We Have a Bone to Pick With the Polar Bear Penis Study
John Oliver is hilarious, but his Sunday night bit on pollution and polar bears’ penis bones is based on shaky science.
Atheists Are as Emotionally Healthy as Believers
New research questions the link between religiosity and mental health.
For Women, Divorce Increases Risk of Heart Attack
Re-marriage lowers cardiovascular risks for divorced men, but not for divorced women.
How to Exploit Male Sexual Competitiveness to Raise Money
If a man donates a disproportionate amount of money to an attractive woman, other men will likely follow suit.