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A history of adventure playgrounds, which offer children the opportunity for no-rules recreation
New research says computers, by analyzing what you like online, can know you better than your best friend—but all they can really know is who you want to be.
A history of the fight that got kink de-classified as mental illness
Sleep disorders put some workers out of sync with traditional schedules and are estimated to cost employers $2,000 per employee in lost productivity every year.
Gun deaths are poised to surpass automobile deaths in the United States this year.
And even for people who can afford it, buying a FitBit doesn't lead to better health. Using it does.
Scientists don't know what causes rheumatoid arthritis, but many suspect that the microbiome—the bacteria that live in our gastrointesntial tracts—may be to blame.
A new study looks at how music affects emotions across cultures.
A new study found that just imagining arm exercises created a tangible effect on the body.
And men are particularly at risk, according to a new CDC report.
A new study finds that popular high schoolers have much less sex than their peers think. It's part of a deeper lesson in how misperceptions can make good people behave badly.
The original low-carb diet flirts with reason.
New research suggests that reflecting on a breakup may help heal the heart.
A new book explains the evolution of synonyms for "intoxicated," including how English got "wasted," "bombed," and "lit."
From joy and attachment to anxiety and protectiveness, mothering behavior begins with biochemical reactions.
Just nine months from her 18th birthday, a Connecticut girl is fighting against forced chemo.
Authorities warn that overuse of such medications has created a public-health disaster. Now, researchers say they've discovered a compound that could slow the clock on the crisis.
People with autism, who often have trouble describing discomfort, could benefit from alternative methods of measurement. But there are so many to choose from it can be hard to know which to use.
An upcoming Oculus Rift experience tracks a character's recovery following a sexual assault—aiming to enable empathy, even therapy, for survivors and outsiders alike.
For those in poverty, excessively stockpiling possessions can act as a link to a more prosperous past or insurance for a difficult future.
Turning our two-bedroom apartment into a makeshift hospital for my son's long-term care meant giving our family life a makeover, too.
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Boyhood Won the Globes Battle, but Selma Could Still Win the Oscar War
Baby-Faced Celebrities Are More Popular When the Economy's Strong
French Prime Minister: If Jews Flee, the Republic Will Be a Failure
Sex, Drugs, and Pluralistic Ignorance: Why Smart Groups Do Dumb Things
