Can we use the tools of psychology to understand how colonies of social insects make decisions?

A newfound peace has spurred the hunt for disease-resistant wild cacao within the nation’s borders. What scientists find could help the…

Global warming and agricultural runoff have driven the loss of oxygen in oceans around the world, with looming ecological consequences

Medications can control HIV, but not eliminate it. Scientists hope to one day vanquish it completely

Fossilized remains of children have a lot to tell us about their short lives—a Q&A with evolutionary anthropologist Tanya Smith

The mass die-offs of Earth’s past may hold clues to our future

Trendy office layouts. Performance reviews that crush morale. There’s plenty of evidence on how to get the best out of workers, but…

Could cleaning up neighborhoods make cities safer? Researchers are looking at novel, inexpensive solutions to crime that everyone can agree…

The strain of life — from everyday conflicts to major losses — can stretch our well-being to the breaking point. Here’s what scientists…