News

  1. Psychology

    Shocking experiment shows talk is cheap

    Though most people swear they'd never hurt anybody for money, most are also quick to shock a new acquaintance for a few quid when actually given the chance, a British study finds.

    By Laura Sanders
  2. Health & Medicine

    Beer, bugs, DNA linked to stomach cancer

    Guzzlers who have a particular genetic variant and an unnoticed bacterial infection are at high risk, a European study finds.

    By Nathan Seppa
  3. Life

    Sugar fuels growth of insulin-making cells

    Mouse study suggests a new strategy for treating diabetes.

    By Tina Hesman Saey
  4. Health & Medicine

    Meditators can concentrate the hurt away

    Experiment participants felt less pain while practicing mindfulness.