What’s in a name? How the sound of names can bias hiring decisions
Imagine you're hiring someone for a job that requires a very kind, agreeable and co-operative person.
You have two candidates and all you know about...
Was Jesus really wrapped in the Shroud of Turin? Medieval scholar said no
The Shroud of Turin, a centuries-old linen cloth believed by many to have wrapped the body of Jesus after his crucifixion, has long been...
Ocean air may help you live longer, but rivers might not
Living near the ocean might not just be good for your soul—it could actually help you live longer.
A new study from researchers at The...
What the end of greyhound racing means for all dogs
For decades, greyhound racing seemed untouchable.
Despite repeated concerns about high injury rates, doping scandals, and uncertainty over what happens to dogs once they leave...
The last women of the sea: How Korea’s Haenyeo divers rival marine mammals
Off the coast of South Korea lies the island of Jeju, home to one of the most extraordinary traditions in the world.
For centuries, women...
Aliens, exoplanets, and big promises: How the story of life in space is told
For centuries, people have wondered if life exists beyond Earth. Astrobiology, the science of studying life in the universe, tries to answer some of...
Will my boobs sag if I don’t wear a bra? And five other common...
We're all born with mammary glands—better known as breasts. These are made of glandular tissue, fat and the ligaments that attach them to our...
How sneaky social media ads slip past our attention
Think you can easily spot an ad on social media?
You might want to think again.
New research shows that on platforms like Instagram, ads are...
How Uber’s star ratings turn ordinary drivers into safer, smarter road pros
If you’ve ever taken an Uber, you’ve probably noticed the star rating system that lets you rate your driver after each trip.
It turns out...
Your credit score may reveal where—and how—you were raised
A new study from Harvard’s Opportunity Insights group has uncovered a surprising truth: your credit score doesn’t just reflect your recent financial behavior—it can...