The War Against Iran Is Worsening Global Inequality

The war against Iran is enlarging the gap between the better-off and the worse-off worldwide, in areas including regressive fuel subsidies.

4 Toxic Phrases That Destroy Trust In Relationships, By A Psychologist

These four phrases don’t sound like weapons. Here’s why this is precisely what makes them so damaging, according to research.

Northern Lights Alert: 20 States May See Aurora Sunday As Storm Persists

A G3-class geomagnetic storm began on Sunday, March 22, making displays of aurora in northerly U.S. states possible overnight.

3 Ways Partners Can Build A ‘Relationship Map,’ By A Psychologist

Couples in long-term relationships begin to see the world through a shared lens until their mental maps subtly merge. This is how.

The Old Irish Goat Carries 3,000 Years Of Irish History In Its DNA

Goats tell us how human values changed through time by showing how and where we moved animals through trade or migration.

Why Are Humans The Only Primates With White Eyes? An Evolutionary Biologist Explains

The whites of your eyes are not an accident. They are, scientists now believe, one of the most sophisticated social communication tools in the animal kingdom.

Lessons From A March Madness Game About Climate Change

Oppressive heat disrupted the game and fan experience at a March Madness game yesterday in Iowa. There is a broader lesson about climate and resiliency.

This Plant Explodes When You Touch It — A Biologist Explains Why

With the lightest touch, this plant bursts open, flinging its seeds through the air. Here’s how it evolved this biological mechanism — and more importantly, why.

The Longest Animal On Earth Has No Brain, No Bones And 1,200 Stingers — A Biologist Explains

The longest animal on Earth isn’t what you think. It’s a drifting, gelatinous predator whose reach reshapes how we define size, survival and life in the ocean.

3 Unexpected Signs Your Partner Is Your True Match, By A Psychologist

Maybe the proof of your partner’s love is hidden in relationship spaces you’ve never been taught to rummage. Keep your eyes peeled for these three signs.