A Biologist Explains Why Human Babies Are Born So Helpless. Hint: Evolution Made A Strategic Tradeoff

Human newborns arrive remarkably underdeveloped. The reason lies in a deep evolutionary trade-off between big brains, bipedalism and the limits of motherhood.

The Relationship Between Weather And Valentine’s Day Roses

Valentine’s Day is a time for expressions of love. Roses are commonly used. Here’s how weather and its changes are affecting this timeless flower.

Einstein, Gifted Talking And Singing Grey Parrot, Dies At Age 38

The world is a little bit darker and sadder after the death of this talented and beloved parrot

Thomas Edison On Powering The Future: A 1929 Forbes Interview

To celebrate America’s Greatest Innovators, read a classic conversation with the Wizard of Menlo Park.

Record Low Snow in the West Will Mean Less Water, More Fire, and Political Chaos

Snowpack levels across a wide swath of western US states are among the lowest seen in decades, even as regulators struggle to negotiate water rights in the region.

‘Wellness’ feels like it’s losing all meaning in health tech
‘Wellness’ feels like it’s losing all meaning in health tech

This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent every Friday from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they’re going to change your life. Opt in for Optimizer here. For the past week, I’ve been thinking about the fact that Oura has gone to Washington. The Oura […]

What’s Your Problem-Solving Style? Take This Quick Test To Find Out

This psychology-based problem-solving quiz reveals whether you solve problems through logical analysis, gut instinct, emotional intelligence or strategic manipulation.

Meet The Bird That Can Count Out Loud — A Biologist Explains How It Understands Numbers

Decades of cognitive research reveal that parrots can understand what numbers represent. Here’s how these birds use them to describe the world around them.

Valentine’s Day Aurora Alert: 12 States On Watch For Northern Lights

NOAA is forecasting a turbulent solar wind of Saturday, Feb. 14 (Valentine’s Day) and Sunday, Feb. 15, with displays of the aurora borealis possible in northern states.