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Suppressing laughter in solemn settings can backfire. Here’s what brain science says about why ‘church giggles’ feel unstoppable.

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The evolution of human hands is one of the most important – and overlooked – stories of our origin. Now, new fossil evidence ...

In this episode of Big Ideas from the team behind Deep Look, Niba explores how insects actually see the world — from the ...

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A “ring of fire” solar eclipse will be visible on Tuesday, with the best views in Antarctica and partial eclipse views in Africa and South America.

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Scientists have recognized snails’ regenerative abilities for centuries. In 1766, a researcher documented that decapitated garden snails could regrow their entire heads. Despite that long history, ...

The compound eyes of the humble fruit fly are a marvel of nature. They are wide-angle and can process visual information ...