Are We Wired To Be Compassionate?
Author Robert Wright says humans are not simply wired to be compassionate — we have evolved to feel compassion out of self-interest.
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Is It Enough To Be Politically Correct?
Political pundit Sally Kohn says we shouldn't worry as much about being politically correct; instead, she says, we need to focus on being emotionally correct.
Why Handsome Men May Be At A Disadvantage When It Comes To Hiring
Researchers have known that beautiful people have advantages. But experiments find that in many hiring and evaluation decisions, being a good looking man can be a distinct disadvantage.
Men Strive To Give More To Charity When The Fundraiser Is Cute
If you're wondering how to get more people to contribute to your online charity drive, consider a photo of you smiling. Even better if you're an attractive woman. Biology is to blame, researchers say.
'Mad Cow' Disease In Texas Man Has Mysterious Origin
It's only the fourth case of the deadly disease in the U.S. And it has doctors on an international hunt. How did a disease linked to contaminated beef in the U.K. more than a decade ago get to Texas?
Use Of E-Cigarettes Triples Among U.S. Teens
Even as the use of traditional cigarettes and most other tobacco products dipped or stayed the same from 2013 to 2014, the use of e-cigarettes climbed among students in high school and middle school.
New Discovery Of World's Oldest Stone Tools
Researchers in Kenya uncover tools dated to 3.3 million years ago, long before the first humans, as we know them, walked the Earth.
Some Doctors Still Dismiss Parents' Concerns About Autism
Most children don't get diagnosed with autism until they start school, a study finds, though the signs may be visible much earlier. Earlier diagnosis means more time to get therapy.
Personalizing Cancer Treatment With Genetic Tests Can Be Tricky
Genetic profiling of cancer cells can help guide treatment, but such profiles can be ambiguous. Results would be more accurate if all labs tested normal cells from each patient, too.
The Space Station Gets A Coffee Bar
Italy is sending a high-tech espresso machine to the International Space Station. And NASA is worried it might be too popular.