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Steven Pinker’s 13 rules for writing better
The Harvard psychologist loves reading authors' rules for writing. Here are his own.
Drink alcohol for a longer life, say scientists, just not too much
Moderate drinking is associated with a longer lifespan in just about every population ever studied, says Dr. Claudia Kawas, professor of neurology at the University of California, Irvine.
Caffeine reduces brain blood flow. So how does it energize our minds?
While more controlled psychostimulants like amphetamines and cocaine facilitate a rush of blood to the whole brain, caffeine actually restricts blood flow overall.
Why President Trump wants a military parade in Washington D.C.
President Donald Trump has requested that the U.S. armed forces stage a parade in the nation's capital to feature America's military might. The timing and source of the request has drawn a mixture of opinion.
What the U.S.-Mexico border wall would look like in Europe
The size of the U.S.-Mexico border wall proposed by the Trump administration seems shockingly ambitious when overlaid onto a map of Europe.
SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket passes crucial test, launch date imminent
Tickets are on sale to view the launch of SpaceX's largest rocket, the Falcon Heavy, which carries with it humanity's ambition to land astronauts on the surface of Mars.
What cognitive abilities did Donald Trump’s mental assessment test for?
We break down the eight specific brain functions that were evaluated by the President's recent cognitive assessment.