Do We See Good Music Better Than We Hear It?
Listening may not be the best way to judge an orchestra's chops.
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Could Kids’ Nightmares Turn Into Schizophrenia?
A new study shows that children with frequent nightmares are more likely to have psychotic experiences.
Will Digital Beehives Save Us From Colony Collapse Disorder?
New software allows researchers to model life inside a bee colony more efficiently, which could help prevent economic catastrophe.
In Defense of Studying the Duck Penis
Duck penis expert Patricia Brennan offers a catalog of all the amazing things that would not exist without the pursuit of "oddball" biological research.
Are Male Professors More Collaborative?
Senior female psychology professors are less likely than their male counterparts to cooperate with their junior, same-gender colleagues on research.
Why Do Parents Murder Their Children?
Like everyone else, academics seem a bit mystified. Even Darwin's explanation is kind of weak.
Can Physics Solve Custody Battles?
Parents with multiple ex-partners and children can plan their weekend custody schedules with a not-so-simple mathematical model.
Would You Sign Into Facebook With a Map?
Geography-based passwords may be the future of online security.