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An influencer is wearing a stylish, never-before-seen top. You must have it. Soon, you see online ads with a top close to what the online star was wearing — and it’s affordable. You order, and you’re ...

The Trump administration has proposed federal funding cuts to a little corner of research called social, behavioral and economic science. Science continues to suffer under the Trump administration.

Why did you choose your major?: I took an introductory nutrition course and absolutely fell in love with the fact that nutrition is the basis for preventing chronic diseases. Serving as a teaching ...

Weeks after announcing layoffs affecting dozens of workers, the California Academy of Sciences said executive director Scott Sampson will step down later this month. “It has been a privilege to serve ...

Behavioral economics studies how psychological tendencies influence economic decisions and outcomes. Concepts such as loss aversion and bounded rationality explain why people evaluate outcomes ...

Scientists studying 1,300 golden retrievers have uncovered genetic clues explaining why some dogs are more anxious, energetic, or aggressive than others. Remarkably, several of the same genes linked ...

For years, compulsive behaviors have been viewed as bad habits stuck on autopilot. But new research in rats found the opposite: inflammation in a key decision-making brain region actually made ...

So, you’re looking to get a handle on cyber security, eh? It can feel a bit overwhelming with all the technical bits and bobs flying around. But honestly, it’s not as scary as it sounds. This guide, ...

I don’t believe in New Year’s resolutions. But whether you’re a skeptic like me or you diligently make one or more resolutions each year, getting on a streak can help you reach whatever goal you set.