Scientific progress depends upon costly programs of research and systems of education that compensate for humans’ problematic ...

Is it possible to find meaning—or even joy—in something that hurts? What if pain isn’t the villain, but the guide?

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The discovery that helium and iron can mix at the temperatures and pressures found at the center of Earth could settle a long-standing debate over how our planet formed.

Some believe the month you were born can be connected to a special color that reflects an aspect of your personality. This playful test ties your birthday to a unique hue that reflects your vibe. It’s ...

"Half of all women who give birth will additionally have thoughts of intentionally harming their baby. Again, these thoughts come out of nowhere and it's one of the worst things you can think of ...

By studying never-before-seen details of brain connectivity in human infants, researchers have identified how a balance of innate structure and flexible learning produces our remarkably organized ...

Or were they already aware before birth? While there’s no easy way to tell—babies can’t exactly explain it to us—scientists have proposed a new way to approach the question. In a paper ...

The findings confirm that helium could stay locked in Earth's solid inner core for a long time, Olson told Live Science, but he cautioned that only 4% of the core is solid. "This is significant ...

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In some countries, the number of dogs has increased so much that it now exceeds the number of children. While the emotional ...

It's commonly thought that sperm "race" to the egg, with the winner fertilizing it. But is this really the case?