By scanning brains while people actively took intelligence tests, neuroscientists discovered that high test scores are linked ...

You have probably encountered the base rate fallacy, and it probably fooled you. Part mathematical paradox and part cognitive bias, this mental oversight has surprisingly forceful things to say ...

An individual has been described by a neighbor as follows: “Steve is very shy and withdrawn, invariably helpful but with little interest in people or in the world of reality. A meek and tidy soul, he ...

AI models perform well with statistics. They optimize for the average. However, innovation is usually found in the ...

But at what point is Washington's cold hitting a legitimate cause for concern? In a somewhat surprising development, the ...

Scientists at CERN’s LHCb experiment have discovered a new particle made of two charm quarks and one down quark.

Geopolitical violence abroad translates into homegrown threats in the US and Canada. Recent antisemitic attacks show how the ...

Researchers say a simple blood test could help flag which older women face a higher risk of dementia long before any symptoms ...

The first Thursday and Friday of the men's NCAA tournament are the most glorious days of the sports calendar. It's a two-day long gorging on a metaphorical box of chocolates, never knowing what you're ...

Amanda Miller was 30 and pregnant with her second child in Hershey, Pennsylvania, when she developed depression. After she gave birth, her depression worsened. It was joined by a slew of unexplained ...

Like many crime labs in the United States, analysts at the center routinely perform forensic firearms identification, meaning they inspect crime scene evidence — in this instance, the microscopic ...