The right to a fair trial by an impartial jury is a fundamental principle of the U.S. justice system. Research has shown that jurors are not infallible to bias, and that there are ways to address the problem. ...read more
Over millions of years, most living organisms suffocated in oxygen-deprived oceans. In the aftermath, modern vertebrates conquered the world. ...read more
You can't pop a supplement to get the nutritional benefits of eating fish. Here's why. ...read more
Science can explain why it’s so hard to lose weight and keep it off — and the results don’t support dieting. Try these strategies instead. ...read more
Homo sapiens have always been on the move. But the traditional out-of-Africa story explains that H. sapiens evolved in Africa and then migrated in a wave to colonize the rest of the world. What sparked this exodus? ...read more
Should you opt for ceramic, cast iron, nonstick, or something else? Here's a guide to choosing pots and pans that will get the job done — and clear up concerns you might have about what they're made of. ...read more
Lava can take many forms, all based on what is in it. Three volcanoes are currently showcasing different varieties of lava in spectacular fashion. ...read more
Extremophiles grown under a starlight simulator suggest that exoplanets orbiting red dwarf stars may have conditions ripe for photosynthesis, say researchers. ...read more