There might some truth to the beloved quote, "A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies." Researchers say reading fiction can show us different viewpoints — and shape how we relate to each other. ...read more
And scuttles any possibility that we might ever escape. ...read more
This summer, the FDA approved a game-based treatment for ADHD. Now, the first large study of brain games is underway and may add more legitimacy to the field. ...read more
What new plant moms and dads need to know to help indoor plants thrive — or at least, stay alive. ...read more
A NASA citizen science project called Disk Detective enlists volunteers to study images of solar systems as they're forming. ...read more
When people wear masks, they can still get infected, but they’re more likely to have milder symptoms. ...read more
Some universities are using spit tests to tests students for coronavirus. But a wider roll out could transform the diagnosis of COVID-19. ...read more
A new standard for how videos are sent through the internet and read by your computer could make the digital world more inclusive, says media scholar Jason Schmitt. ...read more
Checking for symptoms is just the beginning. Here are 10 ways schools can help keep children, families and faculty safe. ...read more