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A researcher showed people a picture of The Thinker in an effort to study the link between analytical thinking and religious disbelief. In hindsight, the researcher called his study design "silly". The study could not be reproduced.

In Psychology And Other Social Sciences, Many Studies Fail The Reproducibility Test

Many social sciences experiments couldn't be reproduced in a new study, thus calling into question their findings. The field of social science is pushing hard to improve its scientific rigor.

Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney testifies before a House Appropriations Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington. Mulvaney took over the CFPB as acting director in late November.

Student Loan Watchdog Quits, Says Trump Administration 'Turned Its Back' On Borrowers

The nation's student loan watchdog has resigned from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, arguing that its current leadership has undermined efforts to protect student borrowers.

Previous research has shown that babies in the first year of life understand that certain individuals tend to win in social conflicts — such as individuals that are physically larger, or that come from larger social groups.

Toddlers Like Winners, But How They Win Matters

Unlike other primates, human toddlers watching a competition don't appreciate victors who shove rivals out of the way. Even little kids prefer high-status characters who aren't bullies.

Last year, the Trump administration unveiled its goals for renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement, a deal that reshaped trade between Canada, Mexico and the United States.

U.S. And Mexico Reach Trade Deal; Trump Wants To Drop NAFTA Name

The Trump administration has forged a tentative pact with Mexico on the North American Free Trade Agreement. The next step is to get Canada re-engaged in the talks.

A surfer leaves the beach at Honoli'i Beach Park in Hilo, Hawaii, walking through the remains of trees that were swept away by floodwaters from Hurricane Lane. Now a tropical storm, Lane brought heavy rains to Hawaii before it weakened.

Hawaii Takes A New Spot In U.S. Rainfall Records, After Hurricane Lane Drenches State

On the Big Island, Mountain View recorded 51.53 inches of rain from Wednesday to Sunday — the third-highest total ever measured from a U.S. storm.

First-Rate Performances Drive 'King Of The Road' Tribute To Roger Miller

Miller, who died in 1992, had a career that spanned three decades. A new 36-track tribute album features a very eclectic line-up, including Dolly Parton, Ringo Starr and actor John Goodman.

Trump Plans To Send Congress A Revised Trade Deal With Mexico

Steve Inskeep talks to Democratic Rep. Tim Ryan of Ohio about the administration forging a tentative pact with Mexico on NAFTA. The next step is to get Canada re-engaged in the talks.

The Story Of A Canceled Wedding Goes Viral

The couple apparently asked guest to each pay $1,500 to help fund their $60,000 dream wedding. Most declined. The bride then blamed her friends and family for "ruining" her "marriage and life."

Bear Drops By Colorado Hotel That Inspired 'The Shining'

A bear figured out how to work the door at the Stanley Hotel last week. Video shows it romping in the lobby, rearranging furniture and then moving on.

Nicolas Hulot, the French environmental minister, departs a weekly Cabinet meeting in Paris in February. "I don't want to give the illusion that my presence in government means we're answering these issues properly," Hulot said in resigning Tuesday.

French Environment Minister Quits In Live Interview: 'World Is Not Doing Enough'

"I don't want to give the illusion that my presence in government means we're answering these issues properly," Nicolas Hulot said, criticizing President Emmanuel Macron's environmental policies.

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