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Imagine shouting into a tunnel and listening for the echo. Scientists do something similar with waves, sending them into systems and studying how they bounce around and come out. Until now, they mostly understood how long a wave “hangs out”…
A new study from Finland looked at nearly 900 people in committed relationships who sometimes agree to sex even when they don’t feel like it, something called ‘sexual compliance’. This is actually quite common, but how people communicate their consent…
Alzheimer’s disease causes memory loss and brain decline, and right now, there’s no cure. Most treatments just help manage symptoms. But scientists are now looking into kefir, a fermented drink full of good bacteria (probiotics), as a possible way to…
Ever wondered why humans have white around our eyes (the sclera), something rare in the animal kingdom? A paper published in Social Science Research Network (SSRN) says it’s all about social connection and trust. Early humans evolved visible white sclera…
Triple negative breast cancer is one of the most aggressive types of breast cancer, and it currently has no effective targeted treatment. But scientists have found hope in an unlikely place, the purple sweet potato! What they discovered: (1) A…
A new study published in the MIT journal “Open Mind” finds that people judge whether someone has the moral standing to blame others, based on their own past behavior. Across five studies with over 1,300 Americans, researchers discovered: Bottom line:…
Turns out, those snuggles with your furry friend mean more than you think! A new study published in the journal Anthrozoös looked at how pet owners and their pets touch each other, such as stroking, leaning, and cuddling. The researchers…
A new study published in the journal “Molecular Nutrition & Food Research” found that pomegranate extract can slow down the process in your gut that creates a harmful substance called TMAO, which has been linked to heart problems and metabolic…
A new study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, researchers studied 3,500+ people aged 50 and older in England. They checked stress levels using hair samples (yep, your hair keeps stress receipts!). They found that: What this means: Be…
A new study published in Springer’s Discover Sustainability journal reviewed over 100 scientific papers and found that the link between religion and caring for the Earth is complicated but powerful. Here’s what researchers discovered: (1) Some people are motivated to…