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Toddlers Like Winners, But How They Win Matters
Unlike other primates, human toddlers watching a competition don't appreciate victors who shove rivals out of the way. Even little kids prefer high status characters who aren't bullies. -
In Psychology And Other Social Sciences, Many Studies Fail The Reproducibility Test
Many social sciences experiments couldn't be reproduced in a new study, thus calling into question their findings. The field of social science is pushing hard to improve its scientific rigor. -
No Amount Of Alcohol Is Good For Your Health, Global Study Says
While the study's authors acknowledge moderate drinking may protect some people against heart disease, these potential benefits do not outweigh the risks of cancer and other diseases. -
How To Survive A 10,000-Foot Fall
Sometimes people who fall great distances survive. How do they get so lucky? Scientists share the secrets of an implausible safe landing. -
Fad Or The Future? Robot-Made Burgers Wow The Crowds In San Francisco
As more culinary robots find their way into commercial food prep, one restaurant in San Francisco called Creator is hoping to strike a balance between high tech and the human touch. -
Scientists Puzzled By Mysterious Lights In The Sky They Call STEVE
Scientists don't know what's causing the aurora-like phenomenon, which has been known to amateur photographers for decades but only recently came to the attention of researchers. -
Suspect In Decade-Old Serial Rapes Arrested, With Help Of Genealogy Database
A suspect in the "Ramsey Street Rapist" case in Fayetteville, N.C., was located after a search through a public genealogy database. It's the same process used in the case of the Golden State Killer. -
Why Does A 75-Degree House Feel Cold In The Summer And Hot In The Winter?
A listener asks whether 75 degrees can feel different on different days, or if it's all in her head. -
What To Read: The Best Of Science Fiction
A panel discussion with four local science fiction authors about their favorite books. -
Should You Get That Scan? Your Doctor Might Not Be Great At Helping You Decide
In a new study, researchers found that doctors are better at explaining the benefits of a common cancer screening that its potential downsides. But overtesting comes with risks and costs of its own.
