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Mind and Behavior
Living at a higher elevation is a double-edged sword.
At a fundamental level, only a few particles and forces govern all of reality. How do their combinations create human consciousness?
Not all stress is created equal.
The war in Ukraine is unlikely to trigger a catastrophic nuclear meltdown. Physics and smart engineering are the reasons why.
From gamification to VR, here are 10 ways to make learning fun and engaging.
We also don't know how Tylenol works. But it does work.
The concept is so complex that scientists still argue whether it exists or if it is an illusion.
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Total annihilation is a permanent threat.
For many people, a challenge to their worldview feels like an attack on their personal identity.
Not every "expert" has the expertise to back up their argument.
Today’s young people are intelligent and kind, but they are overworked and burned out.
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Dogs are seen as more likely to leap without looking – possibly a trait shared with their owners.
Though difficult to watch, films like "Shoah" and "Life of Crime" cover topics that should not be ignored.
Catfish taste with their whole bodies - and that’s just one way animals sense the world totally differently than us.
When constructed well, post-training survey questions can provide a wealth of information that helps guide future design decisions.
Salt causes a dehydration-like state that encourages the conversion of the starch in the french fry to fructose.
Imagine Flipper trained in the art of espionage.
Are there any advantages to looking so cumbersome?
Because there's not enough Walden pond to go around.
It's time to let go of those emails from your cousin and the photos of your dinner.
When we feel sick, it's not just the pathogen to blame. Our brain cranks up the temperature, and the neurons responsible finally have been found.
What creates our private, inner universes is still a mystery.
If you can model anything in the Universe with an equation, mathematics is how you get the solution(s). Physics must go a step further.
Quantum mechanics forces us to toss out the old, reliable ways in which we make sense of our everyday reality.
Managers who are able to identify and understand dark salespeople can manipulate them to benefit the company. What could be more Machiavellian than that?
The Rubbee X requires almost no setup and is far cheaper than a brand new e-bike.
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Pro-athletes are entertainers. Being healthy means something else.
Looking at ourselves in a mirror — or on a video call — shapes our sense of self. But what you see is not what others see.