Evolution

Tragic tradeoff: How depression evaded evolution

Emma Betuel | 
Depression is an evolutionary conundrum. On the one hand, it’s the leading cause of disability worldwide; on the other, the ...
autism

Differences in brain reward system may explain why autistic people are less interested in socialization

Sarah Deweerdt | 
The brain’s system for sensing pleasure and reward shows unusual activation patterns in people with autism, according to an analysis ...
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Genetics of relationships and marriage

Ben Locwin | 
Many online dating services claim to use science to match people with their perfect mate. But the science of relationships ...
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Psychological torture of terrorists: Experts followed dubious practices

Ben Locwin | 
Criticism of the psychological techniques used to pry information from suspected terrorists and other prisoners has led to a dramatic ...
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