Everyday Science

New research shows that although we perceive character traits like trustworthiness based on a person’s facial expressions, our perceptions of abilities like strength are influenced by facial structure

Become a better photographer with this science project from Science Buddies

Test subjects rode stationary bikes 25 percent faster when they simultaneously tackled some relatively easy cognitive challegnes. Karen Hopkin reports

Did you know it's Pollinators Week? Find out what you can do to help our wonderful pollinators. 

Condeming one man's sexist comments is not enough; we also need to affect broader change for women in science

The British Nobel Prize-winner has complained that he's been treated unfairly, but it is the women he insulted that deserve sympathy and support

The "odorous house ant" smells like blue cheese or rotten coconut because it produces chemical compounds similar to those found in its nose-sakes. Cynthia Graber reports

A new report highlights conflicts of interest between food companies and the American Society for Nutrition.

Countries' current pledges for greenhouse gas cuts will fail to achieve a peak in energy-related emissions by 2030 and likely result in a temperature rise of 2.6 degrees Celsius by the end of the century, the International Energy Agency said on Monday.

A new documentary film presents the science behind when and why people lie. Daisy Yuhas reports

People will often feel that the return trip covering the same geographical distance requires less time to complete. It doesn't. When all factors are equalized--same distance, traveling at approximately the same speed, no external delays, roughly the same number of rest stops--the duration of the return trip will be almost identical to the original journey. So why does it feel different?

Infants who can quickly recognize unusual visual patterns may be more likely to develop autism symptoms