Peat bogs naturally preserve human remains, sometimes for thousands of years. The artifacts give archaeologists a rich source of information to understand how ancient people lived. ...read more
Where you live in the U.S. shapes who you are — to an extent. Researchers are working to understand how these subtle differences might add up and influence everything from politics to pandemic outcomes. ...read more
When animals lose a member of their species, they often show behaviors that look like human grief. Does this mean they are mourning the dead? ...read more
Researchers are finding clues to autistic behavior — in patients’ gut bacteria. Using fecal transplants to improve symptoms have shown promise in preliminary studies. ...read more