It is highly unlikely that life originated in hydrothermal vents. "That would require the systems to work in ways that we know that they do not, and that is obviously a fundamental issue," says geochemist. Continue

The fog of hunger: From childhood, women are trained to restrict their appetite. And there’s a huge, hidden, cognitive price to pay for it Continue

Exercise remains the most consistently supported multisystem geroprotective intervention. It modulates nutrient sensing, mitochondrial function, endothelial health, insulin sensitivity, and inflammatory tone while preserving muscle mass and physical reserve Continue

Social media giants could face even stiffer penalties under California bill. It’s headed to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk, days after Meta agreed to pay up to $18 billion in a major settlement with states Continue

How Wanting to Belong Can Drive Us to Exclude Others: The othering of one group can serve as a way to solidify membership in another group Continue

Not All Boredom Is the Same. Psychology suggests that boredom is a signal. Understanding its cause can help us decide how to respond. Continue

The turbulent AI era is here. The choices we make now are critical. We need a plan to ensure that the good outweighs the bad. Continue

Taxing the rich cracks open the Democratic coalition. In California and New York, political leaders are divided over what they're willing to risk to soak the ultrawealthy. Continue

Every marriage’s disintegration is marked by the same four warning signs that researchers John and Julie Gottman can spot before a couple finishes their first sentence. Continue