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Why Women Choose Differently at Work
Psychologist Susan Pinker on the role of choice in gender differences in the workplace.
Why Happiness Is Hard to Find—in the Brain
Talking blobology with a neuroimaging researcher.
The Simple Algorithm That Ants Use to Build Bridges
Even with no one in charge, army ants work collectively to build bridges out of their bodies. New research reveals the simple rules that lead to such complex group behavior.
What Does David Attenborough Really Think of Darwin?
A casual viewer of nature documentaries might surmise that the man was hired to narrate the scripts merely because he’s got a great voice.
The City at the Center of the Cosmos
Robots and lasers are uncovering an ancient, sacred geography.
Evolution Saves Species From “Kill the Winner” Disasters
Modelers find evidence that a combination of competition, predation, and evolution will push ecosystems toward species diversity anywhere in the universe.
