The Pratfall Effect — Why Your Mistakes Make You More Likable

Small mistakes can boost likability, humanize competence and deepen connection. Here’s the psychology behind why imperfection can be magnetic

Climate Change Is Driving Dengue Outbreaks. A New Study Shows Just How Much

Climate change is fueling dengue outbreaks. A new study shows how warming at everyday temperatures is increasing risk across the Americas and Asia.

See NASA’s Jaw-Dropping New Cosmic Map From Its New Telescope

NASA’s SPHEREx space telescope has mapped the entire sky in 102 infrared colors for the first time, revealing cosmic secrets and enabling 3D mapping of galaxies.

FDA Approves Pill Version of Wegovy

Novo Nordisk’s semaglutide will soon be available in a daily pill Americans can take for weight loss.

3 Reasons You Miss People Who Were Bad For You, By A Psychologist

Why do we miss people who were bad for you, even when you know, logically, that going back would only hurt more? Here’s what research says.

A Psychologist Shares A Fun Quiz To Know If You’re An ‘Old Soul’

Are you an old soul or a young soul? This short, self-reflective assessment can help you know.

3 Reasons Behind Your ‘January Anxiety,’ By A Psychologist

Here’s why January triggers anxiety, fatigue and emotional sluggishness, and some science-backed strategies for a more grounded new year.

How Much Energy Did Your AI-Generated Christmas Image Use?

By now, you have probably seen someone post a holiday image or meme generated by an AI tool. How much energy did it take to produce them?

The Doomsday Glacier Is Getting Closer and Closer to Irreversible Collapse

An analysis of the expansion of cracks in the Thwaites Glacier over the past 20 years suggests that a total collapse could be only a matter of time.

How Smart Are Snakes Really? A Herpetologist Explains The Science Of Serpent Intelligence

From navigation to social behavior to personality, scientists are rewriting what it means to be a clever snake. Here’s what we know, according to research.