Why Employee of the Month Programs Don’t Really Work
Companies create rewards programs to boost employee performance. But scientists know that using social comparisons to motivate behavior can seriously backfire. ...read more
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Gigantic Expanse of Sea Ice Breaks Free From Antarctica and Disintegrates
The breakup — which will probably speed the flow of glacial ice into the sea — is yet another sign of what's to come as the climate warms further. ...read more
Recurring Stomach Pain? It Could Be Abdominal Migraines
Abdominal migraines are fairly common, and underdiagnosed in children. One expert shares the symptoms to watch for and how to treat this ailment. ...read more
Thought Broadcasting: When Your Thoughts Are No Longer Your Own
The delusion that other people are listening in on personal thoughts is sometimes associated with cases of schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders. ...read more
When Hearts Beat as One
A large body of research has found that under a variety of conditions, human hearts tend to beat in synch. ...read more
Citizen Science Is For Lovers
You'll find plenty to love (and do) in this Valentine's Day-themed edition of the SciStarter newsletter. ...read more
Five Animals That Mate For Life
Though it's not common, these animals make the ultimate commitment. ...read more
Citizen Scientists Continue to Fight COVID-19. Here’s What They’ve Accomplished
Projects like Outbreaks Near Me, Eterna and the COVID-19 Citizen Science Project have made great strides toward learning about COVID-19’s spread and how best to fight it. ...read more
“Smart” Mouth Guards Are Helping Scientists Study Head Trauma in Football Players
The high-tech devices can track the force, location and severity of hits during play. But can they help protect players from the danger of repeated head injuries? ...read more
Five Inventors Killed By Their Own Creations
Being an inventor means taking risks. Some risks go too far. ...read more