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Why you should sleep naked tonight, according to science

9 weeks ago from PopSci

The secret to more youthful skin? Skip the pj's. Deposit Photos Love it or hate, sleeping naked hits different. Not only is it less laundry to wash, but taking off those pajamas...

It is written: why France holds to analysing handwriting

9 weeks ago from Physorg

Caroline de la Tournelle says her ability to decipher handwriting has influenced whether hundreds of people got jobs, helped police track death threats and even saved a child that was...

How does wildfire smoke affect long-term health? Researchers are trying to find out

9 weeks ago from CBC: Health

As Canadians learn to deal with the immediate health effects of wildfire smoke, researchers are gradually learning more about the long-term impacts smoke exposure could have on the body. 

Actor Danny Masterson found guilty on 2 counts in rape retrial

9 weeks ago from UPI

A jury in Los Angeles has convicted "That 70s Show" star Danny Masterson on two counts of rape in a retrial that could send the 47-year-old actor to prison for...

The easiest ways to share your WiFi password

9 weeks ago from PopSci

You don't even have to remember your password. Tima Miroshnichenko / Pexels When a friend asks you to share your WiFi password, how long is your explanation? Saying “Oh, it’s a mess...

How ketamine affects three key regions of brain

9 weeks ago from Harvard Science

Deployed as an anesthetic in human and veterinary medicine for decades, the synthetic compound ketamine was approved four years ago as a fast-acting antidepressant. But in addition to its anesthetic and antidepressant potency,...

Woman who accused Biden of sexual assault says she will seek Russian citizenship

9 weeks ago from UPI

A woman who has accused President Joe Biden of sexually assaulting her 30 years ago when she was his staffer will apply for Russian citizenship.

Jorie Graham confronts time and her own mortality in new book

9 weeks ago from Harvard Science

Jorie Graham’s new book of poetry, “To 2040,” confronts time and mortality and the many crises shadowing what she calls “the human project.” But we still have the humanities, says the acclaimed...

The psychological challenges of rural living

9 weeks ago from Newswise - Scinews

People who endure the daily hassles of big cities often romanticize life in the country. But rural living is not necessarily the carefree, idyllic experience that many people imagine, said...

Baseball reveals that specialists excel after leaving comfort zones

9 weeks ago from Physorg

Venturing out of one's comfort zone to perform a task—and then performing poorly in that task, such as a baseball pitcher trying to hit—can lead to better performance when returning...

What is the science behind déjà vu?

9 weeks ago from Live Science

Déjà vu, the feeling of having experienced something before, is very common, but why does it happen?

Trial begins for ex-NYPD officer, others accused of operating as Chinese agents

9 weeks ago from UPI

Two alleged Chinese agents and a former New York Police Department officer head to trial Wednesday, accused of intimidating an ex-government employee in an attempt to get him to return...

Romantic relationships between coworkers may deteriorate workplace culture

9 weeks ago from Physorg

Workplace ostracism refers to an employee's perception of being excluded, ignored, or rejected in the workplace. A study published in PLOS ONE by Jun Qiu at the School of Nanchang,...

Why do some people live to be a 100? Intestinal bacteria may hold the answer

9 weeks ago from Physorg

We are pursuing the dream of eternal life. We fast to stay healthy. And each year, we spend billions of dollars on treatment to make sure we stay alive. But...

Level of support for gender-neutral option on state IDs found to be affected by political orientation, social context

9 weeks ago from Physorg

As of June, 22 states and the District of Columbia will allow residents to select a gender-neutral "X" marker, rather than "male" or "female," on their driver's licenses, birth certificates,...

The best garden tools of 2023

9 weeks ago from PopSci

Brandt Ranj / Popular ScienceWe may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best gardening gloves ...

Alabama restricts transgender athletes in college sports

9 weeks ago from UPI

It is now illegal for Alabama public higher education institutions to allow transgender people to participate in sports that do not correspond with the gender they were assigned at birth,...

Garmin’s newest smartwatches are even more adventure-ready

9 weeks ago from PopSci

GarminWe may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Garmin is well known for its expansive list of rugged fitness watches, with multiple...

The best Father’s Day gifts that say, “Thanks, Dad!”

9 weeks ago from PopSci

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Baby boys more chatty than girls, according to large study

9 weeks ago from Physorg

Baby boys babble more than girls, according to a scientific paper out Wednesday that upends a common belief that females hold a language advantage over males early on in life.

Examining morality and competition in science

9 weeks ago from Physorg

How does competition influence moral behavior? Studies have so far found evidence for both a negative and a positive influence of competition on moral behavior. Researchers from Innsbruck, Vienna, Stockholm...

Study shows evictions happen most in predominantly Black neighborhoods, homes with children

9 weeks ago from Physorg

Across the country, people are evicted from their homes for various reasons, but not evenly by community or by neighborhood. A new study from the University of Kansas shows that...

White, high-income people more likely to move farther from family, study finds

9 weeks ago from Physorg

While most people have continued to live close to family as they pursue educational and job opportunities, high-income white people have moved farther from family over time, according to a...

How to improve your handwriting

9 weeks ago from PopSci

Is that an A or a G?. Hannah Olinger / Unsplash We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › With most...

A sustainable Australia depends on what happens in our cities—that's why we need a national urban policy

9 weeks ago from Physorg

Australia has not had a national urban policy since the Rudd government. A troika of Liberal PMs followed. Tony Abbott wasn't interested. Malcolm Turnbull didn't quite live up to the...

GEM: A Crown Jewel in Brookhaven's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategy

9 weeks ago from Newswise - Scinews

Partnerships are essential to promote recruitment and retention of diverse talent and creating a diverse workforce benefits everyone. Varied perspectives and experiences often lead to better outcomes and invigorate...

Remote Operations Are Making the World a Little Smaller for Nanoscale Research

9 weeks ago from Newswise - Scinews

When the pandemic forced us to keep our distance, people quickly found new ways to come together. By improving existing technologies and developing entirely new ones, we learned how to...

Why more cities are hiring 'night mayors' and establishing forms of nighttime governance

9 weeks ago from Physorg

Growing up in a small town in Brazil, my daily life was shaped by the rhythms of my family's working hours. My father has been a night shift worker for...