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Medical Value of Mystical Experiences and the Neutron’s Lifetime
Learn about why scientists study “mystical experiences” in psychedelics; and precisely measuring a neutron’s lifetime. Mystical experiences might …
4 years, 10 months ago
Heat Through Your Head, Red Blood Cell Immunity, Venus Oceans
Learn about whether you lose more heat through your head; red blood cells in immunity; and Venus’ non-existent oceans. You Don’t Lose The Most Hea…
4 years, 10 months ago
#NoMakeup Fail, Photosynthetic Frogs, Why Atoms Don’t Collapse
Learn why the #NoMakeup movement actually drove more makeup sales; photosynthetic frogs; and why atoms don’t collapse. The #nomakeup movement is l…
4 years, 10 months ago
Mars’ Jezero Crater Was a Lake and AR to Cure Fear of Spiders
Learn what the Perseverance Rover taught us about Mars’ Jezero Crater; and new exposure therapy using augmented reality. The Perseverance Rover co…
4 years, 10 months ago
Drinking to Cope, Human Brains Shrank, High Heels History
Learn about why having a “drink to cope” doesn’t work; why human brains shrunk 3,000 years ago; and high heel history. Having a "drink to cope" d…
4 years, 10 months ago
Does Truth Serum Really Work? and Geology from Indigenous Myth
Learn about an island “geomyth” that helped researchers solve an ancient mystery; and whether truth serum really works. An indigenous "geomyth" he…
4 years, 10 months ago
Socializing Too Much, Rogue Planets, Ancient Persian AC
Learn about how socializing too much can be bad for your health; rogue planets without a home star; and ancient bâdgirs. Socializing too much can…
4 years, 10 months ago
Hostile Holiday Shopping, Why Cats Love Boxes, Beethoven’s 10th
Learn about psychological ownership; why cats love boxes; and how researchers—and AI—finished Beethoven’s 10th symphony. "Psychological ownership"…
4 years, 10 months ago
Sports Fans’ Brains, Hunger After Overeating, the IKEA Effect
Learn about how rival sports fans see games differently; waking up hungry after overeating; and “some assembly required.” Today’s stories origina…
4 years, 10 months ago
Family Meal Peacekeeping, Food Coma Science, Etiquette Tips
Learn about how to avoid conflict at family meals; what causes food comas; and how to be a great host or guest. Today’s stories originally ran in …
4 years, 10 months ago