Quick Take Parrotfish construct sleeping cocoons. It appears to be a facultative behavior – which means that it is optional.

Houston journalist Kate Murphy discusses the science behind human connection, which she delves into in her new book, "Why We ...

Your brain is lying to you right now. Not maliciously, and not because something’s wrong with it. It’s doing exactly what evolution designed it to do, making split-second decisions about the world ...

How do skateboarders seemingly defy gravity? How do gymnasts flip in the air? They have skill — and, as a Times interactive explored, an understanding of the laws of motion, physics and energy. By ...

The “Mission: Impossible” franchise is known for its big stunts, and the newest film is no exception. Producer Kathleen Davis talks to the film’s stunt coordinator, Wade Eastwood, about the science ...

In the new documentary tracing the life of three-time Olympian Edwin Moses, a couple questions hover over the sprawling piece. Is he one of the greatest track figures ever who happens to be a nerd? Or ...

User interface design expert Billy Hollis is annoyed when he spots even tiny application tweaks that could improve the intuitive experience for users. He finds them everywhere, even in our favorite ...