A Psychologist Shares A Devilishly Hard Quiz To Measure Your ‘System 2’ IQ

How strong is your analytical brain? Here’s a fun way to put it to the test.

Meet The Spider With The Ultimate Anti-Predator Trick. Hint: It Builds Fake Decoys Of Itself

This spider doesn’t run or hide when danger strikes. Instead, it builds a fake version of itself — and predators fall for it.

See Northern Lights, ‘Shooting Stars’ And A Full Moon This Weekend

A NOAA forecast suggest that Northern Lights may be visible in northern U.S. states this weekend as solar wind conditions intensify.

2026 Kicks Off With A Wolf Moon That Will Peak On January 3rd – You Won’t Want To Miss It

The first full moon of 2026 will rise with a bit of extra gravitas. January’s full moon, the “Wolf Moon,” will also be a super moon. Here is where and when to see it.

5 ‘Attachment Lessons’ Of Love All Adults Must Know, By A Psychologist

Here are five clear lessons about closeness, distance, fear, repair and growth, the five crucial building blocks of attachment.

A Psychologist Shares A Science-Inspired Quiz That Reveals Your ‘Sibling Energy’

How do you fit into your family dynamic? Take this fun personality test for a science-inspired answer.

The 3 Smoothest Bird Courtship Rituals In The Animal Kingdom, According To A Biologist

These three bird courtship displays are so bold, precise and theatrical that they make human romance look a little underdeveloped.

The Biggest Technological Breakthroughs Of 2025

In this week’s edition of The Prototype we look at the biggest tech breakthroughs of 2025–and the year’s best music.

It’s 400 Days Until An 8 Minute ‘Ring Of Fire’ Eclipse — Here’s Where

On Feb. 6, 2027, an annular solar eclipse — a “ring of fire” — will darken the skies across southern South America and West Africa, with 63 million people in the path.

Here’s How Long You Should Walk Every Day to Prevent Back Pain

Back pain is one of the most common chronic diseases in the world. Recent research reveals how much time you should spend walking on a daily basis to prevent it.