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Matt Davis
Matt Davis writes stories about science, technology, bizarre anecdotes from history, esoteric odds and ends, bleak but nevertheless fascinating environmental issues, and whatever else grabs his easily grabbed attention.
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Dogs' floppy ears may be part of why they and other domesticated animals love humans so much.
Military recruits are supposed to be assessed to see whether they're fit for service. What happens when they're not?
New research shows that the answer is more subtle than you might think.
The next gold rush might take place in our sewers.
Our friendly neighborhood gas giant serves as a cosmic catcher's mitt.
Only 46 monks have completed the seven-year marathon since 1885.
Taking a modern look at a millennia-old concept.
As enjoyable as it is to be a couch potato, humans were built to run.
The modern ocean can be a dangerous place for whales.
If your dream vacation involves a luau, dark tourism probably isn't for you.
How psilocybin evolved has more to do with sending insects on terrifying trips than it does making Phish sound good.
By 2022, there may be as many as three artificial moons floating above the city of Chengdu.
Want a happy, satisfying relationship? Psychologists say the best way is to learn to take a joke.
Ever wanted to describe precisely how crummy you feel after a bad haircut?
Research has shown that men today have less testosterone than they used to. What's happening?
Across the world, companies are experimenting with shorter workweeks — is it working?
Most other countries don't have universal healthcare because of poverty or war. Why does the U.S. keep clinging to a bad system?
The history of trading equality for food.
Some opioid addicts are flying outside of the U.S. for addiction treatment using the psychedelic drug ibogaine. It has yet to be studied comprehensively, and it comes with its own set of risks.
It's hard to quantify what it means to be good, but this framework takes a stab at breaking down what makes people behave nicely.