Want friends to like you more? Venting can help, but there’s a catch
A new study published in Evolution and Human Behavior suggests that venting about a mutual…
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Science has finally cracked male riflebirds’ flirty secrets
New video upsets the old notion that these birds of paradise use wing clapping to…
About 8% of psychedelic users report inappropriate sexual contact by guides
A recent study published in Psychedelic Medicine has shed light on the challenging and sometimes…
The 2025 VW ID Buzz electric bus delivers on the hype
Volkswagen provided flights from Washington, DC, to San Francisco and accommodation so Ars could drive…
Megafire smoke may dampen California’s nut harvests
The summer after wildfire smoke blocked sunlight for long stretches, harvests at some almond tree…
Attractive people are expected to be more generous — and generosity makes them more attractive
A new social experiment has found that people expect attractive individuals to behave more prosocially.…
Explainer: How a seed grows into a plant
If you’ve ever picked up an acorn from an oak tree or scooped out the…
Scientists Say: Deepfake
Deepfake (noun, “DEEP fayk”) A deepfake is a realistic fake image, video or audio clip…
‘I’d never seen such an audacious attack on anonymity before’: Clearview AI and the creepy tech that can identify you with a single picture
“Concerns about facial recognition had been building for decades. And now the nebulous bogeyman had…
Mask of Agamemnon: A gold death mask once thought to be evidence of the Trojan War
The archaeologist who discovered the mask believed it showed the Trojan War was real.
Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover triggered academic exodus, study suggests
A recent study published in PS: Political Science & Politics examined the impact of Elon…
Which are rarer: diamonds or emeralds?
The rarity of precious gemstones comes down to the geologic process of their formation.
‘The waters become corrupt, the air infected’: How the ancient Greeks and Romans viewed pollution and what they did about it
Here’s what the ancient Greeks and Romans can teach us about the environment and ourselves.…
Twin study reveals signs of MS that might be detectable before symptoms
Changes in the gene activity of immune cells may help flag people who have multiple…
Understanding childhood appetite: Researchers propose new model linking eating behaviors to multiple factors
In a new paper published in Social Science & Medicine, researchers at the University of…
Raindrops may have helped kick-start life on the planet
The earliest cells likely didn’t have membranes to separate and protect their components and chemistry…
‘Lost in insignificance’: Here’s what it’s like to rappel into the solar system’s largest canyon
“You wanted this moment to belong just to yourself and the landscape: sunset on the…
Childhood trauma linked to altered fear learning: A potential pathway to PTSD
A recent study published in Psychological Medicine suggests that childhood trauma may alter the way…
To the astonishment of forecasters, a tiny hurricane just sprang up near Cuba
A hurricane so small that it could not be observed by satellite formed this weekend,…
Black holes from the universe’s infancy could reveal invisible matter
New theoretical research suggests primordial black holes could one day help researchers locate invisible dark…
New research on political animosity reveals an “ominous” trend
Usually, political tensions in the United States intensify as elections approach but return to pre-election…
National politics now a key factor in local prosecutor election outcomes
A new study published in Political Research Quarterly has shed light on the growing trend…
Space photo of the week: James Webb telescope spots the ultimate ‘super star cluster’ deep in the Milky Way
Once blocked from view, the most massive young star cluster in the Milky Way has…
New study links a common personality trait to higher risk of early death
A new study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders sheds light on the connection…
