New research on asexuality shows why it’s so important for doctors and therapists to distinguish between episodes of low libido and a consistent lack of sexual attraction

How to finally wrap your mind around the uniquely counterintuitive Monty Hall dilemma

Linguist Adam Aleksic explains how viral slang and algorithm-driven speech aren’t destroying language—they’re accelerating its natural evolution.

Linguists think that the words that we use to express pain might tell us something about our shared biology and the commonality of language.

Translating complex information into captivating podcasts is no simple task. Is AI up to the challenge?

What can singing tell us about how we’re wired—and how our ancestors evolved?

The Seine will be the stage for the Paris 2024 Olympics’ Opening Ceremony—and for its marathon swimming events. But this urban waterway is challenging to keep clean.

Claims that Przewalski’s horses were discovered in the U.S. are unverified. But the conservation story behind the last truly wild horse is worth your time.

A nuclear explosion in space would cause stunning auroras—and wreak havoc on satellites and space stations.

Music made with artificial intelligence could upend the music industry. Here’s what that might look like. [AI Gets Musical, Part 3/3]

Google’s new AI model can generate entirely new music from text prompts. Here’s what they sound like. [AI Gets Musical, Part 2/3]

Machine-learning algorithms are getting so good that they can translate Western instruments into Thai ones with ease. [AI Gets Musical, Part 1/3]