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Barbie and Ken in all-pink outfits driving in a pink convertible in the new movie "Barbie"
Science

‘Barbie’ reminds us that pink is a power color for everyone

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

A bronze statue of chemist Marie Curie holding a model of the atom
Science

‘Disruptive’ science is slowing—and these sociologists have theories on why

By Jack Izzo

Group Of Friends Sitting On Sofa Watching Soccer Together
Health

5 ways cheering for your favorite World Cup team improves your health

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

teenage girl lying on bed using phone
Technology

Social media drama can hit teens hard at different ages

By Charlotte Hu

Gen Z and millennial kid and parent with curly hair and leather jackets sticking their tongues out in the mirror of a red motorcycle
Environment

The myth of generations, debunked

By Yasmin Tayag

Girl lying down and smiling widely
Technology

The world uses one emoji more than all others. Here’s why.

By Charlotte Hu

Naked woman statue in garden.
Science

What archaeologists got wrong about female statues, goddesses, and fertility

By Annalee Newitz

A Spanish-American family photographed in New Mexico in 1940.
Science

DNA tests can’t tell you your race

By Jack Herrera

A salsa band on the street.
Science

A recent study reinforces the idea that music is universal

By Sara Kiley Watson

People think beef is manly, and that’s a big problem
Health

People think beef is manly, and that’s a big problem

By Sandra Gutierrez G.

DNA databases may deter criminals, but at what cost?
Health

DNA databases may deter criminals, but at what cost?

By Oscar Schwartz/Undark

Momo
Health

The scientific reason you find that Momo picture so creepy

By Stan Horaczek

AI can figure out a place’s politics by analyzing cars on Google Street View
Technology

AI can figure out a place’s politics by analyzing cars on Google Street View

By Rob Verger

How Racist Is Online Dating?
Science

How Racist Is Online Dating?

By Shaunacy Ferro

Women Still Less Likely To Commit Corporate Fraud
Science

Women Still Less Likely To Commit Corporate Fraud

By Shaunacy Ferro

When Do We Break Up Someone Else’s Drunken Fight?
Health

When Do We Break Up Someone Else’s Drunken Fight?

By Shaunacy Ferro

Is Everyone Really Staring At You?
Health

Is Everyone Really Staring At You?

By Dan Nosowitz

Having Too Many Choices Leads To Bad, Risky Decisions
Health

Having Too Many Choices Leads To Bad, Risky Decisions

By Colin Lecher

North American Hotel Workers Are More Likely To Sabotage Rude Customers
Health

North American Hotel Workers Are More Likely To Sabotage Rude Customers

By Colin Lecher

The Science Of Getting On ‘The Price Is Right’
Health

The Science Of Getting On ‘The Price Is Right’

By Colin Lecher