Science of Us

swellness 3/13/2019
A Plea to Make Fiber Cool It’s cooler than yogurt, which is also cool.
By Edith Zimmerman

science of us 3/18/2019
Are Calories Pointless? Fish calories are different than donut calories, and now maybe someone will explain why.
By Edith Zimmerman

fitness 3/18/2019
I Loved Her Even Without Doing the Yoga I had enjoyed it when it was just Emails With Adriene.
By Edith Zimmerman

health 3/16/2019
Paris Jackson Is Denying Reports She Was Hospitalized for Suicide Attempt “Fuck you you fucking liars.”
By Devon Ivie

horror stories 3/15/2019
Turns Out Cotton Swabs Can Potentially Kill You A man developed a potentially deadly skull infection after a bit of cotton got stuck in his ear.
By Amanda Arnold

questions 3/15/2019
Why Does My Cat Insist on Watching Me Pee? An investigation into one of life’s most puzzling mysteries.
By Claire Lampen

science of us 3/12/2019
What Kind of Person Fakes Their Voice? Among her many sins, Elizabeth Holmes, founder of Theranos, reportedly faked her deep voice. Here’s why that drives us crazy.
By Katie Heaney

science of us 3/11/2019
My Tiny Green Servants Aren’t Even Doing Their One Job? Houseplants don’t meaningfully clean the air.
By Edith Zimmerman

science of us 3/8/2019
I Know You Know That Happiness Is Fleeting But it’s so easy to forget.
By Edith Zimmerman

science of us 3/7/2019
The Psychological Power of the Second Person In Leaving Neverland, Michael Jackson’s alleged victims often use “you” to refer to their own experiences. Here’s why.
By Katie Heaney
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