New Study Says Ancient Humans Hunted Big Mammals To Extinction
As humans spread around the globe, other big mammals vanished. Researchers believe it's because they were tasty.
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How People Learned To Recognize Monkey Calls Reveals How We All Make Sense Of Sound
A brain imaging study of grown-ups hints at how children learn that "dog" and "fog" have different meanings, even though they sound so much alike.
The True, The Real And The Beautiful: 7 Years Of 'Cosmos And Culture'
Through science commentary, we created a place for exploration of deep, complex issues. There's a hunger in all of us for more than just facts — we hunger for meaning, says astrophysicist Adam Frank.
The Weight of Our Words
Violent crimes committed by Muslims are much more likely to be reported as "terrorism." And that has disturbing consequences for the way Muslims are perceived.
Male OB-GYNs Are Rare, But Is That A Problem?
Women outnumber men in obstetrics and gynecology residencies and medical practices in the U.S. Heads of training programs now wonder if they should go out of their way to recruit more men.
A Thank You To NPR's Science Commentary Readers
For 6 1/2 years, Barbara J. King has written commentaries for NPR on everything from animals and anthropology to gender and higher education. Here, she offers up some of her favorite pieces.
From The Big Bang To This Commentary
In 13.7, we aimed to present the passion, the drama, the social and intellectual relevance of science as one of the deepest expressions of engagement with the unknown, says physicist Marcelo Gleiser.
PrEP Campaign Aims To Block HIV Infection And Save Lives In D.C.
PrEP is shorthand for a pill that prevents HIV infection, if taken daily. As Washington, D.C. aims to cut new infections in half by 2020, it hopes to quadruple the number of residents on the medicine.
Everybody Lies, And That's Not Always A Bad Thing
When we think of lies, we think of the big stuff. We say, "I could never do something like that." But big lies start with small deceptions. Dan Ariely talks about why we lie and why we're honest.
How The NRA Worked To Stifle Gun Violence Research
For decades, the group stood behind legislation that has ended up suppressing such studies through budget cuts and limits on what data can be shared.