Derek Beres
Derek Beres is a freelance writer. Based in Portland, Oregon, he has served in senior editorial positions at a number of tech companies and has years of experience in health, science, and music writing. He is the co-host of the Conspirituality podcast and co-author of Conspirituality: How New Age Conspiracies Became a Health Threat.
A study at Rutgers University details the importance of this parent-child bond.
Finally, a means for battling the anti-vaccination movement.
In her new documentary, Maxine Trump tackles the topic of choosing not to procreate.
New research shows elevated risks of anxiety, depression, and suicide linked to perfectionism.
A new study shows success in a series of Phase 2 trials.
Hearing-related problems are on the rise.
A recent incident in Rhode Island highlights the ongoing problem of student debt.
5-HTP could help both constipation and depression, but dosage matters.
It all depends on what type of creativity we’re discussing.
Your co-workers could be causing your insomnia.
Over two billion people regularly eat insects. Why are Americans so squeamish?
Anxiety does not help other medical conditions, adding trouble on top of trouble.
A new research letter points to another reason for childhood obesity.
A new study highlights a fascinating application of AI, though other uses are more troubling.
Two new studies might have identified whether or not patients will respond to chemotherapy.
Two new reports highlight the stark realities of the modern workforce.
The neuralnanorobotics are coming.
Two new studies say yes. Unfortunately, each claims a different time.
What does this mean for economies?
The calorie is the basic unit of measure of food — and it might be off.
New research at Carnegie Mellon University suggests a game of musical chairs.
Vitamins do work — when eaten in whole foods, not pills.
He reminds us that meaning is wherever we choose to look.
Sisu is an ancient concept that is an integral part of Finland’s national character.
But we already knew that, didn’t we?
Lauren Miranda sent a nude selfie to a boyfriend years ago. Somehow one of her students discovered it.
Since the advent of communication, humans have used stories to create meaningful lives.