An African strontium map sheds light on the origins of enslaved people
While genetic tests can reveal the ancestry of enslaved individuals, strontium analysis can now home…
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Scientists Say: Lava bomb
Lava Bomb (noun, “LAH-vah BAHM”) Lava bombs are one type of debris that explosive volcanic…
Gender and creativity: New study challenges traditional views
A new study published in the Journal of Applied Psychology challenges the common belief that…
Jane Rigby helped make the James Webb telescope a superstar
One of a telescope operator’s main jobs is to keep stray light out of the…
12 pivotal moments in the history of robotics, from Isaac Asimov to self-driving cars
From Isaac Asimov’s Three Laws of Robotics to bipedal machines you can buy today, here…
How do Hula-Hoops work?
How do Hula-Hoops keep from falling down as we twirl them around?
Dolní Vĕstonice Portrait Head: The oldest known human portrait in the world
A tiny head carved from mammoth ivory looks back at us from the Stone Age.
Algorithmic manipulation? TikTok use predicts positive views of China’s human rights record
A new study published in Frontiers in Social Psychology suggests that the popular social media…
New research identifies two belief systems that shape reactions to diversity initiatives
A new psychological concept called “lay theories of diversity initiatives” may help explain why diversity…
Psychedelic use linked to lower fear of death through enhanced transcendence beliefs
A recent study published in the Journal of Psychoactive Drugs suggests that people who use…
Ice age Europeans as young as 10 years old rocked cheek piercings 30,000 years ago
A study of Paleolithic skeletons from Central Europe suggests people’s teeth were worn down and…
Fathers’ emotional awareness and testosterone linked to children’s prosocial behavior
A longitudinal study in Israel found that fathers with more pronounced alexithymia before the birth…
Human evolution quiz: What do you know about Homo sapiens?
This human evolution quiz will test your knowledge of our species, including when and how…
Is psychology getting race wrong? Harvard study reveals racial categories may not predict shared views on racism
A new study published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: General suggests that widely used…
Space photo of the week: James Webb and Hubble telescopes unite to solve ‘impossible’ planet mystery
New James Webb Space Telescope observations of a star cluster called NGC 346 are shedding…
7,000-year-old bone holds 3 arrowheads with mixed poisons — the oldest of their kind on record
This is the oldest confirmed use of a mixture comprising two or more plant toxins…
Parenting stress alters the link between attachment avoidance and sexual satisfaction in couples with children
Higher levels of attachment avoidance in both mothers and fathers were associated with lower sexual…
Biological computers could use far less energy than current technology — by working more slowly
Human biology is vastly more energy efficient than today’s computing.
Which planet is closest to the sun?
Mercury takes only 88 Earth days to orbit the sun.
Gamers with lower social skills are more likely to make impulsive in-game purchases
A new study published in Computers in Human Behavior explores how competitive attitudes influence in-game…
Are birds reptiles?
If you’re wondering whether birds are reptiles, know this: The reptile family tree is more…
It seems the FAA office overseeing SpaceX’s Starship probe still has some bite
The seventh test flight of SpaceX’s gigantic Starship rocket came to a disappointing end a…
7 haunting caves ancient humans used for art, burials and butchering
From stunning artwork to evidence of elaborate prehistoric butchering, Live Science takes a look at…
Earth’s crust is peeling away under California
A section of the upper mantle and crust under the Sierra Nevada mountains is peeling…
