Why America Is Holding Back World Action on Climate Change
With a ton of land and plenty of weather variability, it will take much longer before a majority of the public feels the effects of extreme weather.
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All the Study Subjects Have Gone to Prison
Studies on health disparities are being confounded by yet another disparity: the disproportionate incarceration of black men.
This Mall Is Your Mall, This Mall Is My Mall
The psychological difference between shopping with a friend and shopping with a family member.
The World’s Sea Snails Are on Fire
Pteropods need shells, but growing them can be difficult when the oceans are full of acid.
Climate Change Will Make Your Commute a Nightmare
Extreme weather and rising seas are starting to wreak havoc on our transportation systems.
Why Is Type 1 Diabetes Rising Among America’s Youth?
New data shows that the incidence of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes is growing among young Americans. But the rise of Type 1 remains mostly a mystery.
The Mona Lisa Landscape Was Probably a Studio Backdrop
Researchers compared the Mona Lisa's background with the hills shown in its stereo pair. In doing so, they revealed a da Vinci secret.
To Haul Pyramid Stones Over Egyptian Sands, Just Add Water
A clue from an Egyptian tomb has provided scientists with a new explanation of how stones were transported for the construction of pyramids.
Why Is Laughter So Hard to Fake?
A new study finds acoustic differences between genuine and feigned laughter and explains why we're so good at distinguishing the two.
To Produce an Obese Adult, Call Them ‘Fat’ While They’re Still a Kid
Scientists discovered that young girls who were labeled as "fat" were more likely to grow into adults that the medical community labels as "obese."