The placebo effect is more than just mental – it’s a biological system that can measurably improve a patient’s symptoms. But someone else needs to activate it – creating a...
The increasing percentage of Americans who are not married or in a long-term partnership is testing employers, marketers and religious institutions.
The folk tales of Nasreddin Hoja, which likely originated in 13th-century Turkey, carry many lessons for us today.
Surveys about religion often ask a single question about how often people go to services. That means researchers miss an important piece of the puzzle.
The new playing fields are rolling out in stadiums from Mexico to Canada. Creating the perfect pitch in very different climates requires the right grasses and some creative tricks.
Who gets all that cash, and what do they do with it?
Two engineers explain how data center design, construction and operation can help the facilities support their communities.
The tree mix matters. Near Chesapeake Bay, scientists have been experimenting with mini-forests for over a decade. The surprising results show how biodiversity pays off.
Males aren’t the only angry birds defending their territory. A clever test finds which songbirds step up to fight off intruders and the role monogamy plays.
Radiation risk can be measured, understood and controlled in ways that keep people safe, including from contaminated foods.
