Why — and When — Did Early Humans Leave Africa?
New studies suggest multiple migrations over the last 120,000 years, but doubts remain. By Nathan Collins Anatomical comparison…
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Where Will Climate Change Create New Ecosystems?
And yes—climate change is definitely going to re-shape the planet’s plant and animal communities. By Nathan Collins View…
Here’s Evidence That Music Training Dampens Young Kids’ Aggressive Behavior
In studying music, kids learn self-discipline, which proves beneficial in other aspects of life. By Tom Jacobs (Photo:…
University Faculty Are Just Like the Rest of Us: Intolerant
New research suggests conservatives do face hostility in academia. But their attitudes toward liberals are just as negative.…
One Way to Improve Eyewitness Identification: Use the American System
Police in the United States might be doing something right, at least compared to their peers in United…
Americans on Both Sides of the Political Spectrum Agree: The Opioid Crisis Is Real
The opioid epidemic has cut across income, geography, and other characteristics that often divide Americans. By Francie Diep…
The Camera Lies—Even When Cops Wear It
New research suggests recordings of violent incidents don’t help to clarify whether a police officer’s use of force…
Well-Meaning Bots Duke It Out on Wikipedia
Just like Wikipedia’s human editors, automated computer programs designed to combat vandalism and create new pages sometimes end…
How Islamophobia Spawned Racism Against Latinos
A new paper draws connections between fear of terrorists and anti-immigrant messaging. By Julie Morse Anti-immigrant rally in…
Monitoring Tropical Rainforests’ Health From Space
Researchers use satellite data to uncover signs if a forest might be in trouble. By Nathan Collins Monteverde,…