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She’ll Text Me, She’ll Text Me Not

The science of waiting in modern courtship.

What Pigeons Teach Us About Love

The sweet, avian romance of Harold and Maude.

February 4, 2016

This Is Why Americans Are Irrationally Anxious About Terrorism

Many of terrorism’s most profound consequences are felt from a distance.

February 2, 2016

Love Is Like Cocaine

From ecstasy to withdrawal, the lover resembles an addict.

February 2, 2016

Why We Swim in Quarries

The powerful allure of the deep azure.

January 28, 2016

Why It’s Hard for Black Holes to Get Together

The universe’s greatest sinkholes have no trouble swallowing anything—except themselves.

January 28, 2016

Your Next New Best Friend Might Be a Robot

Meet Xiaoice. She’s empathic, caring, and always available—just not human.

January 28, 2016