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.
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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.
Your Soybeans Are Better for You When There’s Not Tons of Weedkiller in Them
Organic soybeans sampled from Iowa had significantly higher protein levels, and they had lower levels of fatty acids that can lead to obesity.
Can You Learn to Judge Creativity?
A new study suggests that, with training, amateurs can judge the level of creativity of artwork much like experts would. But is expert opinion always correct?