In a time when artificial intelligence can write code, analyze data, and even mimic human conversation, it’s easy to wonder what’s left that machines can’t do. But there is one capability that ...

Toddler gut bacteria can influence curiosity and motivation in rats, revealing how early microbes may shape exploration and ...

Two chimpanzees meeting with each other apparently have a discussion using hand gestures, one of the human-like characteristics of other mammals. (Getty Images) Of the 8.7 million species on Earth, ...

Seven Days publisher Paula Routly looks at an existential threat to journalists — AI — and explains why she’s still betting on human curiosity and drive.

Human beings have always been fascinated by the unknown. From ancient myths and folklore to modern-day detective stories and crime thrillers, mysteries have held a special place in our imagination.

Experiential design is a human-centred creative genre that seeks to build multisensory experiences with emotional resonance. Combining interactivity with environmental design, it transcends ...

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with psychologist Coltan Scrivner about his book Morbidly Curious: A Scientist Explains Why We Can't ...