Humans are the only primates that run nearly naked under the sun. Here’s how this biological tradeoff reshaped how our ...

Horses that were presented with cotton pads soaked in a scared human’s sweat showed more signs of fear themselves ...

Southeast Australia is enduring a record-breaking heatwave, with temperatures rising above 40ºC in many areas. For vulnerable people, particularly older Australians, this heat is not only ...

Heavier winter use means washing duvet covers every one to two weeks. Removable covers protect inserts, so inserts need less frequent washing. Use gentle cycles, mild detergent, and ensure inserts are ...

The science of interpersonal synchrony explains how “clicking” can be a fast track to intimacy—or drama.

Horses can smell your fear. If you are experiencing this emotion while standing near a horse, they will be able to detect it ...

If you’ve noticed wet sidewalks, roads, or lawns during a winter warm-up—despite no rain falling—you’re likely seeing a ...

Not only do women get more migraines than men, but a new study shows they also experience them for a longer duration.

Research reveals the brain processes that make some people much less prone to sudden food-related mood swings.

The definition is tricky, but the effects of poor metabolic health are clear — and can wreak havoc on the body.

We look at the uniquely American animosity toward artificial intelligence. By Evan Gorelick I’m a writer for this newsletter. Technological change can be unsettling. Industrialization brought a moral ...

In subzero winds, hypothermia announces itself in small, easy-to-miss ways. Here’s what one Nat Geo Explorer does to combat it in some of the coldest places on Earth.