Why do people hate people?
Biases against certain groups of people can escalate into acts of violence if left unchecked. Paul Taylor/Stone via Getty Images Kristine Hoover, Gonzaga University and Yolanda...
Binge drinking is a growing public health crisis
Since Amy Winehouse’s death in 2011, professionals have learned a great deal more about alcohol use disorder. Kevin Mazur/WireImage via Getty Images Nikki Crowley, Penn State...
What are the effects of sugar on adult brain function?
What are the effects of sugar on adult brain function? Sugar consumption, particularly in the form of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs), is associated with poorer cognitive functions...
The Enduring Mystery of Martin Luther King Jr.’s Assassination
Shadows of Doubt Shadows of Doubt: The Enduring Mystery of Martin Luther King Jr.’s Assassination. On the evening of April 4, 1968, a gunshot from near...
What are roads made of?
Pavers push the asphalt down during road construction. Pramote Polyamate/Moment via Getty Images Mansour Solaimanian, Penn State What are roads made of? A pavement materials engineer...
How cannabis and psilocybin might help some Americans
Cannabis – also known as marijuana – is an ancient medicinal plant with promising new medical applications. Nancy Honey/Image Source via Getty Images Kevin F. Boehnke,...
How to tell if a conspiracy theory is probably false
Conspiracy theories can muddle people’s thinking. Natalie_/iStock / Getty Images Plus H. Colleen Sinclair, Louisiana State University How to tell if a conspiracy theory is probably...
Dark Pyramid of Alaska
The “Dark Pyramid of Alaska” is a subject surrounded by conspiracy theories and rumors, often described as an underground pyramid of massive scale, allegedly located in...
How does the brain think?
Thinking builds neural networks, which is why practice improves performance. Francesco Carta fotografo/Moment via Getty Images Jennifer Robinson, Auburn University Curious Kids is a series for...
What are nanoplastics?
You can’t see them, but there likely are nanoplastics in this Mediterranean seawater. Lisa Schaetzle, Moment, via Getty Images Mohan Qin, University of Wisconsin-Madison What are...
Recent World Religions Vs Anunnaki Beliefs
Recent World Religions Vs Anunnaki Beliefs. Why do most people believe in a God yet not believe in the Anunnaki? The belief in a deity or...
Human brains and fruit fly brains are built similarly
Stepping through the brain reveals essential information about its structure and function. Scaplen et al. 2021/eLife, CC BY Kristin Scaplen, Bryant University Human brains and fruit...
What’s in a VIN?
A VIN is a unique string of 17 characters assigned to vehicles. welcomia/iStock via Getty Images Plus Jordan Frith, Clemson University What’s in a VIN? How...
We all want self-respect
Looking to persuade someone? Start with respect. dusanpetkovic/iStock via Getty Images Plus Colin Marshall, University of Washington As humans, we all want self-respect – and keeping...
Historic Shift in US Drug Policy: DEA Proposes Reclassification of Marijuana
Historic Shift in US Drug Policy: DEA Proposes Reclassification of Marijuana. In a groundbreaking development, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is set to reclassify marijuana,...
What is a fact? Understanding the Concept of a Fact
What is a fact? Understanding the Concept of a Fact? A fact is a statement that can be proven to be true, based on evidence or...
The Dire Consequences of a Nuclear Strike on U.S. Cities
The Dire Consequences of a Nuclear Strike on U.S. Cities in a Hypothetical World War III. In the grim scenario of a hypothetical World War III,...
Unveiling Operation Mockingbird: Could it Happen Now?
Unveiling Operation Mockingbird: A Cold War Espionage Saga Unveiling Operation Mockingbird: Could it Happen Now? In the intricate web of espionage and statecraft, Operation Mockingbird stands...
Teens see social media algorithms as accurate reflections of themselves
Teens say ‘for you’ algorithms get them right. Photo illustration by Spencer Platt/Getty Images Nora McDonald, George Mason University Teens see social media algorithms as accurate...
What is ‘techno-optimism’?
When venture capitalist and techno-optimist Marc Andreessen speaks, many people listen. Steve Jennings/Getty Images for TechCrunch Seyram Avle, UMass Amherst and Jean Hardy, Michigan State University...
What happens if you’re drunk in the interrogation room?
In the U.S., if you waive your Miranda rights, you’ll be interrogated – whether you’re drunk or sober. Photoboyko/iStock via Getty Images Plus Jacqueline R. Evans,...
The State of Processed Foods in the United States
The State of Processed Foods in the United States: A Look at Health and the Food Industry. Processed foods play a significant role in the American...