AnimalsMarch 8, 2023
All of Humanity Weighs Six Times as Much as All Wild Mammals
A glaring disparity exists between the biomass of humans and that of both terrestrial and aquatic mammals
Stories by Jan Dönges
Jan Dönges is an editor at Spektrum der Wissenschaft.
Mental HealthMarch 7, 2023
A Four-Day Workweek Reduces Stress without Hurting Productivity
The results of a test involving dozens of employers and thousands of employees suggests that working only four days instead of five is good for workers’ well-being—without hurting companies
CultureMarch 5, 2021
The Famed Painting The Scream Holds a Hidden Message
Open speculation about his mental health plagued the artist Edvard Munch. In his most famous work, he left a biting commentary
CognitionNovember 30, 2020
Take This Quiz to See if You Are a Face “Super-Recognizer”
Many with this skill have a feeling they are special. A freely available test helps them confirm their intuitions