The Evolutionary Reasons We Are Drawn to Horror Movies and Haunted Houses
Scary play lets people—and other animals—rehearse coping skills for disturbing challenges in the real world
Stories by Athena Aktipis
Athena Aktipis is an associate professor of psychology and a cooperation scientist at Arizona State University. Her forthcoming book is A Field Guide to the Apocalypse: A Mostly Serious Guide to Surviving Our Wild Times (Workman, 2024).
How Each of Us Can Prepare for the Next Pandemic
Cooperative Extension programs have a long history of teaching readiness and survival skills—and with more funding, they could help us get ready for future outbreaks
How Evolution Helps Us Understand Cancer and Control It
Cells need to cooperate to coexist in people, and when some break the rules, cancer results