You Feel Closer to Your Destination Even When You’re Not
Simply moving toward or away from something alters the way you think about it, according to a new study.
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Is Air Pollution a Risk Factor for Suicide?
A growing body of scientific evidence suggests that breathing bad air can heighten the probability of suicide. The latest evidence comes from pollution-plagued Salt Lake County.
Will Climate Change Mean Terrible Food?
Carbon dioxide fertilizes plants, but it can also make crops less nutritious. A new discovery could help farmers develop new strains to feed the world even as carbon dioxide levels rise.
Is Pop Music Turning Teens Into Alcoholics?
A new study looks at the dark side of our love for Ke$ha, Kanye, and co.
It Just Got Easier to Ban Outdoor Smoking
A new mapping technique could help public officials make the case to ban smoking in public areas.
This Part of Your Brain Makes You Fall for Casino Tricks
Scientists may have figured out which part of the brain makes us think we can win roulette. It's part of the same knot of neurons linked to love and hunger.
Are You Financing Seafood Crime?
As some of the world's top seafood consumers, Americans funnel billions of dollars a year to a shady network of exploitative fish launderers.
The Mystery of Human Touch
Scientists are learning more about how we process feelings of gentle touch. New discoveries published Sunday could help restore fading sensations—and ease painful hypersensitivity.
How Do We Fix Bad Science?
A whistleblower's new study shows publicly calling out fraudulent research may lead to more corrections.