News

  1. Repression tries for experimental comeback

    A laboratory experiment finds that people have difficulty remembering words that they have intentionally tried to forget, providing support for Sigmund Freud's controversial concept of repression.

    By Bruce Bower

  2. Arsenic Pollution Disrupts Hormones

    Researchers have found that arsenic thwarts the action of glucocorticoid hormones, suggesting a possible explanation of how long-term exposure to the metal in drinking water could cause cancer, diabetes, and other chronic diseases.

    By Linda Wang

  3. Phew! Orchid perfume turns revolting

    Orchids that can smell so alluring that bees try to mate with them can also smell repulsive to the insects.

    By Susan Milius

  4. Consumer survey: Caged mink value water

    Even after 70 generations in captivity, caged American mink still seem to miss the swimming they would do in the wild.