House-size data from ancient sites show that economic inequality is historically variable and shaped by human choices, not just population or…

Dopamine helps us learn to avoid bad outcomes by reinforcing behaviors that lead to better choices and discouraging those that result…

Taking LSD or magic mushrooms may not be the cause of schizotypal traits. Psychedelic drugs are experiencing a resurgence of interest…

A team of scientists used the popular video game Minecraft to explore how humans combine individual instincts with social cues when…

How core-mantle differentiation influenced the distribution of volatile elements on Earth. Imagine Earth’s history as a mystery novel, with one of…

First wearable device to monitor health by detecting gases emitted from and absorbed through the skin. Researchers at Northwestern University have…

RIKEN scientists have discovered how to manipulate molybdenum disulfide into acting as a superconductor, metal, semiconductor, or insulator using a specialized…

In a dramatic leap for astrophysics, Chinese researchers have recreated a key cosmic process in the lab: the acceleration of ions…