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What Spider Games Say About Arachnophobia

Many people around the world fear spiders. But in the Philippines, the tradition of spider wrestling often brings people and arachnids in close proximity.

August 28, 2023

Math Proof Draws New Boundaries Around Black Hole Formation

For a half century, mathematicians have tried to define the exact circumstances under which a black hole is destined to exist.

August 25, 2023

A New Way to Predict Seizures Before They Happen

This artificial nose can sniff out epileptic attacks.

August 25, 2023

Trump’s Role in the Capitol Riot

A social psychologist on how Trump’s speech links to the Jan. 6 attack.

August 24, 2023

Elephants Never Forget War

Violence is written in their genes.

August 23, 2023

The Case for a 200-Year Space Mission

How a composer is working with NASA scientists to shift our thinking about obsolescence.

August 23, 2023

We’re Not So Blind to Detail After All

What a popular theory of perception gets wrong.

August 22, 2023

Your 🧠 On Emoji

It’s complicated. And that’s good.

August 22, 2023

New Tarantula Discovered in Unexpected Place

How social media helped a scientist uncover a new, golden-haired species.

August 21, 2023

Our Minds Remain Open When the LSD Wears Off

In a post-trip state, psychedelic researchers are finding, real healing begins.

August 18, 2023

Charles Henry Turner’s Insights Into Animal Behavior Were a Century Ahead of Their Time

Researchers are rediscovering the forgotten legacy of a pioneering Black scientist who conducted trailblazing research on the cognitive traits of bees, spiders, and more.

August 18, 2023

The Uncanny Sight of Waves Breaking on a Star

Something remarkable happens when this small sun zooms past its larger companion.

August 17, 2023