Believe it or not, insects today are really tiny. How did pre-historic insects get so colossal, and why have they now shrunk in size?

A Chicago lawmaker says UBI is not only a way to ensure people still get paid as automation displaces their jobs, but that it’s also a safeguard against the inevitable sociopolitical strife that would follow.

Time management is a critical skill that, ideally, leads to increased productivity. However, managing time is a lot easier said than done — including ensuring that you do not overload […]

Before there were gravitational waves, multi-messenger astronomy got its start with the neutrino. Sometimes, the best-designed experiments fail. The effect you’re looking for might not even occur, meaning that a […]

Want to be a great scientist? Think like a child.

Restaurants are increasingly less likely to accept paper currency, a trend that likely protects businesses from theft but also makes it harder for low-income people to shop.

A growing body of research suggests that healthy sleep habits might be effective in preventing the onset of Alzheimer's disease.

Not good news for inattentive married dudes.

MeerKAT is producing brilliant images of the super massive black hole that is at our galaxy’s center.

Seemingly inconsequential decisions can alter ecosystems, as a recent Australian study shows.

Do the clothes make the man? With the Diderot Effect, material goods can help forge your whole identity.

Ever notice how people with conservative sexual attitudes seem to still cheat at the same rate as their more liberal peers? A new study says you're onto something.

The brightest galaxies of all neither have the most stars nor the biggest black holes. Here’s how to solve the mystery. With some 400 billion stars burning steadily, the Milky Way […]

Heather Heying knows that a true understanding of the world comes not from the answers, but the questions as well.

A new study from Australia states that most drivers don't think distracted driving is an issue. Driving data prove otherwise.

A rabbi explains how religion and science don't have to be in conflict.

Prison isn't just terrible for the prisoners. Increasingly, the employees are suffering, too.

The current U.S. Administration seems happier to pursue fleeting photo ops with strongmen than to cultivate long-standing alliances. Where does that leave American influence in Asia?

Losing your job doesn't have to mean losing your self-respect and self-image. In fact, a little moxie might go a long way.

In 1936, Hitler ordered the construction of Prora on a German island. The reasons for its existence are rooted in Nazi mysticism.