Behavior

Research documents a strange illusion

Bee larvae and pupae appear to secrete a chemical that does the work of a late-night cup of coffee for their nurses.

Deaths are surging, and mental health is strained. But coping strategies people use amid other catastrophes can help

Hospital robes, face masks and other garments needn’t be drab—and a bit of flair can actually make people feel measurably better

A survey of six million videos from 144 countries suggests facial expressions are nearly universal

Tactics that everyone can easily use to control their response to intense life circumstances

In theory, it could become self-destructive—or even sadistic

The phone is not as awkward as you think, and you may have a more satisfying interaction

The wrinkle-faced bat covers its face with a flap of skin, seemingly as part of its courtship rituals.

Both were far more common than you might think

The answer turns out to be complicated

Some of the most solid evidence to date shows that President Trump’s cornerstone immigration policy was built on a wholly false premise