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Estrogen and Breathing
Sleep apnea is a disorder in which air is obstructed to some degree while someone sleeps, but it’s more common in men for a reason.
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Loud Dolphins
A noisy ocean full of human activity makes it harder for dolphins to hear each other.
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Lighter Than Air
Who was the first to fly? You might guess Orville Wright, but actually, the first flight occurred in the 18th century after the discovery of hydrogen.
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Fail 15% of the Time to Learn Best
If you get the answer right 100% of the time, you’re just not learning anything new.
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Stand Up, Be More Creative?
Sitting for long stretches of time is detrimental to your health, and possibly your creativity.
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Scared of Snakes?
According to some biological anthropologists, humans have evolved to be particularly wary of snakes.
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Painful Math
Does math anxiety cause you pain? According to one study, the brain thinks so.
11 months, 3 weeks ago
A Million Years in the Dark: The World of the Mexican Blind Cavefish
Suppose as a fish, you lived your entire life in darkness. How would you find your way around?
11 months, 3 weeks ago
The Smell of Anxiety
How do emotions impact our sense of smell?
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Myopic Misery
You may have heard the phrase “Sadder but wiser,” but according to one study, sadness seems to make us less wise, at least with money.
11 months, 4 weeks ago