When Will All the Ice in the Arctic Be Gone?
A climatologist and ice researcher examines the latest trends and data
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Is Only-Child Syndrome Real?
Children without siblings have long been thought of as spoiled and selfish. Are the claims true?
Why Don't We Forget How to Ride a Bike?
The way memories are anchored in the brain plays a role, neuropsychologist Boris Suchan explains
What Causes Alcohol-Induced Blackouts?
In search of answers, a neurobiologist looks to rodents
How Accurate Are Online DNA Tests?
Geneticist and author Adam Rutherford examines the evidence
How Accurate Are Personality Tests?
Precious few personality assessments are known to be reliable, and researchers say their use outside academia is debatable
Why Haven't We Cured the Common Cold Yet?
Researchers think they’re close to a cure for the common cold, but they first need to solve a complex problem that’s perplexed scientists for decades
How Can We Tell If a Comatose Patient Is Conscious?
Neurologist Steven Laureys looks for signs of consciousness in unresponsive patients
Are Boys Better Than Girls at Math?
Colleen Ganley, assistant professor of developmental psychology, answers
What Causes a Volcano to Erupt, and How Do Scientists Predict Eruptions?
Volcanologists cannot yet predict a volcanic eruption
