Some Sea Creatures May Already Be Dissolving in Our Acidifying Oceans
A new study finds that tiny animals that build their skeletons from minerals such as magnesium could dissolve…
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Those Timeless Tunes of the 1940s, ’60s, and ’80s
New research suggests the top pop hits of those even-numbered decades haven’t lost their appeal. By Tom Jacobs…
Viewfinder: A Heat Wave in Pakistan
A tiger at the Karachi Zoo licks an ice slab to keep cool during a heat wave on…
The Hidden Lakes of Antarctica
A glaciologist stumbled across a picture of a lake where no one expected it to be, launching a…
For Gruesome Crimes, Color Photos May Lead to Guilty Verdicts
New research finds color photos of bloody scenes elicit disgust, which colors jurors’ decisions. By Tom Jacobs (Photo:…
Viewfinder: World Snooker Championship
China’s Ding Junhui plays a shot against China’s Zhou Yuelong during their first round game of the World…
Why We Shut Ourselves Off From Opposing Viewpoints
New research points to some deep-seated psychological reasons we prefer to retreat into our ideological silos. By Tom…
Viewfinder: Polio Vaccinations in Afghanistan
An Afghan health worker administers polio drops during a vaccination campaign in the Nangarhar province on April 17th,…
The Trouble With Trying to Keep Up With the Kardashians
New research shows economic inequality spurs people to take greater risks. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: John Lamparski/Getty Images)…
Viewfinder: Taking a Dip in the Philippines
Residents go for an Easter Sunday swim in the waters of Manila on April 16th, 2017. (Photo: Noel…