Parental Lies
New research suggests that parents lie to their children much more often than previously thought.
Comfort Food Fallacy
Peoples' tastes may turn toward the exotic during times of emotional upheaval in their lives.
Podcast
Rescuing the brain from sleep deprivation, too much light can be depressing, sobering news in the …
Smell and Taste Roundup
Scientists are hard at work trying to imitate the canine nose.
Green Rocket Propellant
A new rocket fuel, made of aluminum and ice, could have environmental benefits.
Brain to Brain Interface
Scientists have successfully transmitted information from one brain to another.
Vegetarian Spiders
A population of spiders in Mexico subsists almost entirely on plants.
Podcast
Lies parents tell their children. Is comfort food a fallacy? Imitating the dog's nose. And …
ET Weather Roundup
The weather on planet COROT-7b calls for pebble showers leading to a rocky downpour.
Corporate Apologies
Dissatisfied customers may respond better to an apology than a cash rebate.
Infected Shower Heads
Shower heads can harbor bacteria that may threaten some people's health.
Butterfly Navigation
Monarch butterflies use their antennae to help them navigate thousands of miles to Mexico.