Has The World Reached Peak Chicken?

Has The World Reached Peak Chicken?

You won't believe how many chickens live on this planet. On Wednesday, the Northern California animal sanctuary Animal Place will airlift—yes, you read that right: airlift—1,150 elderly laying hens…
Selectively Erasing Unwanted Memories

Selectively Erasing Unwanted Memories

The human brain is adept at linking seemingly random details into a cohesive memory that can trigger myriad associations — some good and some not so good. For recovering addicts or individuals with…
The Complex Social Ecosystem Of A Trailer Park

The Complex Social Ecosystem Of A Trailer Park

Trailer park residents are one of the few demographics it's still okay to stereotype but, as is usually the case, low-income trailer park residents form distinct groups with different visions of…
No, The Dingo Didn't Eat Your Baby

No, The Dingo Didn't Eat Your Baby

Dingoes have been unfairly blamed for the extinctions of the Tasmanian tiger (thylacine) and the Tasmanian devil, a new study has found. The Australian dingo is commonly blamed for the demise of…
Maya Dismembered Their Enemies 1,400 Years Ago

Maya Dismembered Their Enemies 1,400 Years Ago

A mass grave in an artificial cave in the historical Maya city of Uxu has uncovered the skeletons of 24 people in an approximately 32 square meter artificial cave that had formerly been used as a…