Looking for molecular evidence of life on other worlds is tricky, but a test based on the reactivity of carbon compounds ...

Humans have practiced head shaping for tens of thousands of years, and anthropologists are beginning to uncover clues as to why.

The “Uncertainty” Mechanism: Compulsive traits are linked to a specific decision-making strategy where habits are favored because the individual feels less certain about the consequences of long-term ...

We’ve long assumed the legendary pilot sank to the bottom oft he Pacific. But a forensic experiment points to a much darker possibility.

Research shows that just five days of sugary, fatty snacks can alter brain insulin responses, hinting that junk food can rewire the brain before visible weight gain.

A new psychedelic retreat calling itself a “SETI for the mind” aims to establish two-way communication with the nonhuman entities people encounter while tripping on DMT.

Be honest, you probably don’t think about the health of your brain very often. It’s likely your mind only comes to mind when mental fog strikes, you can’t remember what you walked into this room for, ...

Ultraprocessed junk is making America sick — and it may be no accident. As chronic disease rates skyrocket nationwide, one doctor says America’s health crisis isn’t driven by poor personal choices, ...

The investigative minds at How to Survive explain how to survive a brain-eating amoeba encounter and protect yourself. Coffee shop's error made UK woman world's ...