Here may be why religious states have a higher consumption of pornography.
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Our inherent response mechanisms were programmed long ago; implicit biases are reactionary, volatile, largely under the radar of conscious awareness. They do not imply blanket racism.
Think happy, be happy? Maybe not. Harvard psychologist Susan David examines the backlash effect of forced positivity in our lives.
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Who are you? Good question. Harvard professor Michael Puett explores the idea of the “self”, and how what you believe to be your true nature may actually just be patterns you’ve fallen into.
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While people treat bread like the devil, Michael Pollan thinks it might just be our impatience creating the real issue.
The present story is only the beginning; there’s a revolution coming! “Our existence in this place, this microscopic corner of the cosmos, is fleeting. With utter disregard for our wants […]
Scientists conceptualize a potential avenue of creating an embryo with only male cells.
So how would you like your prescription? A dragon? Tiger? Something tribal maybe?
Tesla announced it’s semi-autonomous Autopilot system was involved in its first deadly crash on May 7, 2016. This marks the first fatality involving an autonomous vehicle. However, this tragedy should not hinder progress.
And the science of how we can find it. This article is written by Sabine Hossenfelder. Sabine is a theoretical physicist specialized in quantum gravity and high energy physics. She also […]
Now that we know the closest star has a potentially habitable planet, it’s time to ask if it’s really like ours. “To consider the Earth as the only populated world in […]
A fascinating international study takes a look at what the average person does in a lifetime, broken down by days and percentages.
The mission might set a precedent for exploring bodies of water on other moons and worlds as well.
A new pipeline could ruin their water supply and sacred sites, say the Standing Rock Sioux and other tribes.
How a little knowledge can bring about some huge misconceptions… and how to fix it. “Because philosophy arises from awe, a philosopher is bound in his way to be a lover […]
Could the Nobel Prize of 2011 have been awarded without cause? “Even if I stumble on to the absolute truth of any aspect of the universe, I will not realise my […]
The movement’s members demanded the voting rights for women and advocated against gender discrimination in political and economic life.
There’s more to intuition than meets the eye.
At its hottest, the closest world to the Sun reaches up to 800º Fahrenheit. But another has it beat. “There is no question that climate change is happening; the only arguable […]
America can learn a lot from tribal dynamics. Sebastian Junger says if we wish to be united, we can start by looking at US platoons serving overseas.
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A solution to the problem of internet trolls may evolve that will protect us from them, but also from the free exchange of ideas.
Make personal connections more meaningful with people you already know and care about, and deepen your relationship with others who you’re just getting to know.
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The variety options for sweeteners can be overwhelming. A nutritionist at Johns Hopkins offers insights into how to simplify the sweet life.
Right before he goes to sleep every night, staunch atheist Penn Jillette does something surprising. He says a little prayer – sort of.
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Do you know how your iPhone works? Because cybercriminals do. Futurist and global security advisor Marc Goodman explains how our void in tech knowledge lets hackers have a field day, and how to make yourself less vulnerable.
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Female political aides in the White House have banded together and are using a combo-technique of amplification and ‘shine theory’ to make sure their voices are counted.
Hash-tag capitalism, paid posts, and transparent (but not honest) sponsored captions – will this social media influencer trend ever end?
A first-ever full-body transplant will be performed by controversial Italian neurosurgeon Sergio Canavero who became famous when he enlarged on plans to remove the heads of two people.
Entrepreneurs share enormous amounts of time together, and develop a unique brand of intimacy, says relationship expert Esther Perel.
Did you know the Metro to Embarcadero Station passes through a buried Gold Rush ship?