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Displaying all articles tagged:
Science
psychology
Aug. 29, 2018
Goats Like It When You Smile at Them, Extremely Heartwarming Study Says
“Goats can distinguish between happy and angry images of the same person.”
By
Amanda Arnold
big hair
Aug. 24, 2018
Living Proof Created a Customizable Hair Spray
It’s called Bodybuilder.
By
Hayley Schueneman
space
July 27, 2018
Bad News: Today’s Blood Moon Isn’t a Sign of the End of the World
Looks like we’re going to have to live another day, sigh.
By
Lisa Ryan
shell hell
July 16, 2018
Creepy Turtle Researcher Stripped of Turtle Award He Should Never Have Received
He included a few revealing photos of women in a turtle presentation.
By
Kelly Conaboy
babies!
July 2, 2018
Sorry But I Don’t Find This Newborn Planet Very Cute
No offense.
By
Madeleine Aggeler
science!
May 14, 2018
This Artist Used Science to Replicate the Scent of People
She processes the scent of your clothes.
By
Shannon Barbour
women in stem
Apr. 18, 2018
Study Finds Women Who Were Into
The X-Files
Are More Likely to Work in STEM
It’s “the Scully Effect.”
By
Naomi Elias
science!
Apr. 13, 2018
Sorry, Bathroom Hand Dryers May Actually Make Your Hands Dirtier
Fecal bacteria everywhere!
By
Gabriella Paiella
science
Apr. 11, 2018
Ancient Crustaceans Died Out Because of Their Massive Male Genitals
According to the first study to link “sexual selection with actual extinction.”
By
Amanda Arnold
nature is beautiful
Mar. 23, 2018
Finally, XXX Deep-Sea Anglerfish Porn Is Here
Scientists have captured video of the species mating for the very first time.
By
Gabriella Paiella
science!
Mar. 16, 2018
This Rare and Majestic Natural Phenomenon Is Named … ’Steve’
A new aurora has been discovered.
By
Gabriella Paiella
nature
Jan. 31, 2018
Oh God, These Whales Can Imitate Human Speech Now
If whales could talk …
By
Gabriella Paiella
science
Jan. 17, 2018
Here’s the Cognitive Test Trump Took During His Health Exam
The nation demands to see the president’s drawing of a clock.
By
Gabriella Paiella
the future is now
Jan. 4, 2018
Dippin’ Dots Announces New Cryogenics Company
How long until we can freeze our dead bodies in ice cream?
By
Madeleine Aggeler
toxic masculinity
Dec. 27, 2017
Men Are Destroying Our Planet Because They Don’t Want to Seem Girly
New research suggests products and organizations be marketed as more “Men-vironmentally” friendly.
By
Madeleine Aggeler
health
Dec. 20, 2017
The CDC’s 7 ‘Banned Words’ Were Projected Onto the Trump Hotel in DC
They include “transgender,” “fetus,” and “science-based.”
By
Madeleine Aggeler
science
Dec. 12, 2017
Man Accused of Exaggerating Flu Symptoms Says ‘Man Flu’ Is Real
A Canadian researcher says men’s immune systems may be naturally weaker.
By
Madeleine Aggeler
natural beauty
Nov. 27, 2017
How to Exfoliate Like a Whale
The ultimate in natural beauty.
By
Lisa Ryan
validation
Nov. 10, 2017
Study Confirms 2017 Is Way Worse Than 2016
It’s nice to be proven right.
By
Lisa Ryan
science experiments
Oct. 25, 2017
Can You Biohack Your Fertility?
One Silicon Valley doctor’s pursuit of the Holy Grail: a way to predict the future.
By
Alex Morris
inspiring kids
Oct. 19, 2017
11-Year-Old Creates Lead-Detection Device to Help With Flint Water Crisis
Gitanjali Rao won $25,000 at a national science competition.
By
Lisa Ryan
pregnancy
Oct. 18, 2017
Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Eat Your Placenta After Birth, According to Scientists
A new study found it’s potentially harmful and has no documented benefits.
By
Lisa Ryan
Oct. 10, 2017
See Photos of New York City’s Tiniest Residents
Portraits of single-celled organisms from all over the city.
By
Emily Sundberg
science!
Sept. 28, 2017
Here’s One Thing That Can Really Attract Bedbugs
Protect yourself.
By
Gabriella Paiella
black girl magic
Sept. 22, 2017
Report: Black Women Are Responsible for Everything Cool
Nielsen has the receipts, thank you very much.
By
Allison P. Davis
science
Sept. 12, 2017
The Study Claiming AI Can Tell If You’re Gay or Straight Is Under Ethical Review
The study was met with backlash from academics, advocates, and the AI community.
By
Lisa Ryan
science
Sept. 8, 2017
Now Computers Can Tell If You’re Gay or Straight Just From a Pic of Your Face
A study found AI can guess your sexual orientation from analyzing a photograph.
By
Lisa Ryan
May 31, 2017
Guys With Guitars Are Sexier, According to Science
▶️ Science confirms what we already knew.
By
Samantha Lee
science
May 23, 2017
I’m Looking Forward to Getting Pregnant in Space
How some outer-space mouse sperm might pave the way for my life plan.
By
Lisa Ryan
nature is beautiful
Apr. 27, 2017
Female Dragonflies Fake Their Own Deaths to Avoid Men
Ah, nature.
By
Gabriella Paiella
Apr. 17, 2017
The March for Science Has Kicked Off a Big Argument About What Science Is
There’s a lot of online yelling at the moment, but underneath all of it is an important debate about what science can and cannot do.
By
Jesse Singal
frontiers in fertility
Mar. 22, 2017
In the Future, Men Might Be Able to Test Their Fertility With a Phone App
A new study shows the results are 98 percent accurate.
By
Theresa Avila
Mar. 22, 2017
The Strange Phenomenon Behind Millions of People Who Are Not Affected by Music
VIDEO: 3 to 5 percent of the world’s population experiences this.
By
Lizzy Halberstadt
Mar. 1, 2017
Watch a Rare Glimpse Inside a Butterfly’s Cocoon
Fascinating.
By
Bailey Malone Kircher
science!
Feb. 22, 2017
Annoying Gym Bros May Be Way Less Horny Than You Thought
A new study links strenuous exercise to low libido in men.
By
Gabriella Paiella
Feb. 5, 2017
WATCH: Finally, Here’s the Truth About Double Dipping
Think twice.
By
Christine Nguyen
Jan. 25, 2017
Scientists Want to March on Washington, Too
The details are still coming together, but here’s what we know so far.
By
Melissa Dahl
science!
Dec. 29, 2016
What Could Possibly Go Wrong With This Erectile-Dysfunction Treatment?
It’s a metal rod that expands when you heat it up.
By
Gabriella Paiella
r.i.p.
Dec. 26, 2016
Astronomy Pioneer Vera Rubin Dies at Age 88
Her research revealed evidence of dark matter.
By
Jenni Miller
protect yourself
Dec. 22, 2016
Melanoma Rates Are Continuing to Rise, and No One Knows Why
We should all brush up on our SPF.
By
Kathleen Hou
Dec. 15, 2016
Scientists Think They’ve Found a Way to Reverse Aging
A new gene therapy made mice look younger and live longer.
By
Lisa Ryan
science!
Dec. 14, 2016
We Have Finally Discovered Why Boners Don’t Have Actual Bones in Them
Blame it on monogamy.
By
Gabriella Paiella
Nov. 29, 2016
Finally, a Psychological Explanation for Why Angry Athiests Are So Annoying
Related: Where do
you
get your morals?
By
Drake Baer
Nov. 7, 2016
Here’s What Your Yawn Says About Your Brain Size
The length of a yawn says a lot.
By
Lizzy Halberstadt
actually good news
Oct. 31, 2016
Milk Chocolate May Soon Be As Healthy As Dark Chocolate
Thanks, science.
By
Gabriella Paiella
swellness
July 19, 2016
Can Wellness Be Scientific?
How to be into wellness, wary of the placebo effect, and find out the real scientific truth.
By
Cheryl Wischhover
July 8, 2016
Have Scientists Finally Found a Way to Make Chocolate Better for You?
Delicious, delicious science.
By
Adam Banicki
and
Cait Munro
masculinity so fragile
June 22, 2016
Do Men Cheat Because Their Balls Are Too Big?
A new British book argues yes.
By
Justin Rocket Silverman
medical breakthroughs
May 16, 2016
Everything We Know About the Country’s First Penis Transplant
A Massachusetts man has a new penis after he lost his to cancer.
By
Susan Rinkunas
science
May 9, 2016
Researchers Are Studying Twins for Zika Clues
Why does one baby — but not the other — develop microcephaly?
By
Susan Rinkunas
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