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Hello? From Bell’s First Call to Gen Z’s Telephobia: 150 Years of the Telephone
When Alexander Graham Bell made the first-ever phone call on March 10, 1876, he never could have dreamed how the telephone would evolve — not to ment…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Beyond Anthropomorphism: The Science of Animal Emotions
Do animals feel love, anger, or empathy? Researchers have long dismissed such ideas as anthropomorphism, arguing that attributing human emotions to a…
6 months ago
Revenge Feels Great — But the Cost is High
When someone wrongs us, getting revenge can feel like the only right move — the only way for us to balance the scales, to set the world right again. …
6 months, 1 week ago
Will My Doctor Be a Bot? AI and the Future of Medicine
Artificial Intelligence is already guiding surgeons in operating rooms; it’s used to read image scans or take notes during your doctor’s visit. And t…
6 months, 1 week ago
Finding Your Match: The Science of Love and Attraction
For those deep in the dating trenches, love and attraction can feel like uncrackable riddles. How do I make myself attractive to others? How do you k…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Closing the Gap: Improving Health Outcomes for Black Americans
When it comes to serious health issues like obesity, heart disease, and cancer, Black Americans have higher rates and worse outcomes than most other …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
From Buzz to Burnout: How Alcohol Affects the Brain and Body
At the best of times, alcohol makes us feel great — relaxed and gregarious, warm and fuzzy, happy and confident. But at the worst of times, it can mo…
7 months ago
Challenger at 40: How the Disaster Shaped the Future of NASA
On January 28, 1986, a frigid cold day with an icy blue sky, the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded just 73 seconds after launching from Cape Canavera…
7 months ago
Triumph, Tragedy and Ennui: Three NASA Missions That Shaped the Future of Space Exploration
Space exploration relies heavily on the interest of the public — the voters, and taxpayers, who are ultimately footing the bill. But that support and…
7 months, 1 week ago
The Weird Menopause Symptoms No One Ever Told You About — And How to Treat Them
If you go by pop culture depictions, menopause seems like no big deal — a few hot flashes, some comical bouts of hormone-fueled rage, and the “big ch…
7 months, 2 weeks ago