Kristen French
Why We Love Horror Stories
From ancient monsters to modern slashers, our fascination with horror may be an evolutionary gift
Longevity Secrets of the Animal Kingdom
These animals beat the odds and cheat death longer than most
Is Loneliness Really an Epidemic?
Social isolation is a health problem, but how we talk about it matters
Does This Gene Determine How You Handle Your Booze?
Zebrafish with a particular mutation drink like, well … fish
The Science of Unrequited Love
Researchers are learning more about limerence, the term for obsessive, involuntary love that is often unreturned
Witness the Rare Birth of a Water Bear
A vulnerable moment for one of Earth’s most resilient creatures
Your Chatbot “Friend” Is Only Pretending to Like You
ChatGPT and Claude can’t offer real empathy
Remembering the Genius Who Inspired Celebration of the Mind Day
Martin Gardner wanted to make math mathemagical
Propaganda Doesn’t Have to Be a Dirty Word
Talking with philosopher Nathan Crick about using mass persuasion for good
