Curious Kids[1] is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. [2]. Why does Jupiter look like it has a surface – even though it doesn’t have one? – Sejal, age 7, Bangalore, India The planet Jupiter has no solid ground – no surface,
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Life in the digital world can be rewarding. It’s convenient to order groceries for pickup, share photographs or music, and keep in touch with family and friends, no matter the distance. However, it can also be draining. The feeling of being constantly “on” and productive has driven people to reconsider their balance in the saturated...
‘Safe route’ or ‘sushi route’ − 2 strategies to turn yuck to yum and convince people to eat unusual foods
What will the diets of the future look like? The answer depends in part on what foods Westerners can be persuaded to eat.
These consumers are increasingly being told their diets need to change[1]. Current eating habits are unsustainable, and the global demand for meat is growing[2].
Recent years have seen increased interest and investment in...
Monkeys know who will win the election – primal instincts humans share with them shape voters’ choices
As Election Day looms with Kamala Harris and Donald Trump locked in a dead heat[1], pollsters and pundits are scrambling for clues to predict the outcome.
But what if the answer lies not in political data or campaign strategies, but in the instincts of a primitive part of the human brain?
New research I conducted with rhesus macaque...