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

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 ...

If you’ve noticed wet sidewalks, roads, or lawns during a winter warm-up—despite no rain falling—you’re likely seeing a phenomenon known as ground sweat. Two congressmen watched an ICE shooting video.

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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 ...

Are you aiming to sleep better, eat healthier, scroll less and/or generally upgrade your life starting on Jan. 1? Join the club — it's several thousand years old. New Year's resolutions are a key part ...

Up to a third of people globally endorse at least one conspiracy theory, from COVID origins to assassination cover-ups, climate change, and secret cabals. Why are we so drawn to absurd tales and false ...

One year ago, Sam Altman, the C.E.O. of OpenAI, made a bold prediction: “We believe that, in 2025, we may see the first AI agents ‘join the workforce’ and materially change the output of companies.” A ...

The negative perception of gayness. Why does everyone think I’m gay? It is a question I asked myself a lot as a child, but not one I’ve cared to ask in my adult years. This is primarily due to ...