Bullying is thuggish no matter who is doing it. So why are grown adults engaging in it?
Health & Science
What to Make of the New Autism Numbers
New research offers hope, but scientists still have their work cut out for them
How To Speak Like A Native
The surprising truth about learning a foreign language: accent isn’t the most important thing
Why We Should Thank Vogue‘s Diet Mom
Dara-Lynn Weiss blows the lid off how difficult it is for parents with their own food issues to nourish their children
The Racial Politics of Asthma
Of all the health dangers that disproportionately impact black children, air pollution might be the worst
The Secret to Grace Under Pressure
The best way to psych yourself up for a test or presentation is to make it seem insignificant. Here’s how:
Have We Evolved to Be Religious?
Faith makes social groups stronger and confers an evolutionary advantage
Trayvon Martin: The Neuroscience of What Makes People Trigger-Happy
Our brains are wired to be unreasonable when it comes to perceived threats
From the Winter That Wasn’t To The Spring That Isn’t
Soaring temperatures, plants blooming ahead of season—what does this heat wave portend for summer?
What the Jazz Greats Knew About Creativity
Learning how to break down inhibitions and prime your senses leads to more creative thinking
The Myth of the Mama’s Boy
We never worry about an involved father “masculinizing” his daughter. Why do such fears persist about a feminizing aspect of mothering?
Speaking Thark: What Invented Languages Can Teach Us
Klingon and Elvish and other fantasy languages shed light on linguistic theories
The Separation of Church and Medicine
The government plays a legitimate role in determining health care, as long as its decisions are based on efficacy