Behavior

The Regeneron Science Talent Search rethinks its youth STEM competition in the face of COVID-19

Studies suggest that we are finding ways to connect even amid quarantine

It involves complex mental engagement; a wide range of deep, intense emotions; and diverse, novel and interesting experiences

Vastly extended life spans would bring dazzling opportunities—and daunting risks

To understand the causes of unequal treatment, researchers need to be sensitive to the statistical, conceptual and historical complexities associated with race

If evolution is seen as the study of unseen development, the camera provided the illusion of quantifiable benchmarks—an irresistible proposition for the advocates of eugenics

The legacy of the 20th century’s deadliest pandemic shows how large groups remember—and forget—their shared past

Our communal systems actually do much of the heavy lifting to keep us healthy or help us heal

No. The belief that people are suited to speak particular languages by biology is widespread—but wrong

Well, why not? It worked for Smokey the Bear and forest fires

Why do we ignore information that could improve our ability to predict the odds of a personal cyberattack?

Usage patterns shape biases worldwide, whether in Japanese, Persian or English