Your arm hairs stand at attention when you’re cold or frightened, creating tiny bumps across your skin in a response that accomplishes absolutely nothing useful for modern humans. This vestigial ...

Even the earliest humans got goosebumps. It’s goosebump season. As the nights draw in, temperatures drop, and horror movies slink onto our screens, you’ll feel the familiar prickle of raised hairs ...

Chances are you’ve experienced the phenomenon of goosebumps. Maybe you were moved by a beautiful song or felt an intense rush of emotions. Or perhaps you were just cold. Goosebumps may seem like a ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. What gives you goosebumps? Is it nails on a chalkboard? A cold ...