Why Don’t Humans Have A Mating Season? An Evolutionary Biologist Explains

Humans don’t have a defined mating season like deer or wolves. Here’s how evolution blended biology, culture and social life into year-round intimacy.

Finally, A Tool To Measure Your ‘Emotional Labor’ — By A Psychologist

Here’s a science-inspired and reflective tool to uncover the hidden emotional labor you do before you even say a single word.

‘Blood Moon’ Alert: Exact Time Tuesday’s Total Lunar Eclipse Turns Red

Everything you need to know about March 2’s full moon and March 3’s “blood moon” total lunar eclipse, as the full moon rises and drifts into Earth’s shadow and turns red.

NASA is pushing back its plans for a Moon landing
NASA is pushing back its plans for a Moon landing

NASA announced at a press conference on Friday that it’s delaying its plans for a Moon landing until Artemis IV in 2028. The Artemis III mission, scheduled for 2027, was originally going to attempt to land on the Moon but will now be a test flight instead. NASA also says it’s “increasing its cadence of […]

Europe’s Deep-Tech Paradox
Europe’s Deep-Tech Paradox

Europe does not suffer from a shortage of capital. What it lacks is the legal courage and analytical competence required to direct that capital toward the areas where it can create the greatest long-term value: SciTech startups. This gap shapes the ent…

World’s Largest Digital Camera Detected 800,000 Cosmic Changes Tuesday

Rubin Observatory detected 800,000 cosmic changes in one night, launching its 10-year mission to create a real-time movie of the universe.

Huel tries to solve the ‘burden’ of eating
Huel tries to solve the ‘burden’ of eating

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. In 2017, I was at rock bottom. My dad’s health was rapidly failing; my relationship with my mom […]

Find Your ‘Design DNA’ With This Science-Inspired Quiz, By A Psychologist

Most people think design style is about aesthetics. A growing body of research suggests it’s actually about neurology, stress response and identity.

The No. 1 Habit That Hurts Your Productivity, By A Psychologist

Your ability to mentally disengage from one task before starting another matters more than motivation or discipline. Here’s how this habit makes or breaks productivity.

Only ‘Ring Of Fire’ Solar Eclipse Photo Found — ‘Blood Moon’ Next For U.S

Feb. 17’s “ring of fire” annular solar eclipse was imaged from one of the only places to see it — a research station in Antarctica — from where the sun transformed into a perfect “ring of fire” for two minutes over the icy plateau.