Why Are We Addicted To Love?
Might as well face it — our brains are wired to handle romantic love in the same way as addictive substances. And that means experiencing all the related highs and lows. ...read more
Month: February 2022
Why Do We Give Red Roses On Valentine’s Day?
The thorny flowers sometimes mean more than just a romantic gesture. ...read more
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Why Employee of the Month Programs Don’t Really Work
Companies create rewards programs to boost employee performance. But scientists know that using social comparisons to motivate behavior can seriously backfire. ...read more
Gigantic Expanse of Sea Ice Breaks Free From Antarctica and Disintegrates
The breakup — which will probably speed the flow of glacial ice into the sea — is yet another sign of what's to come as the climate warms further. ...read more
Recurring Stomach Pain? It Could Be Abdominal Migraines
Abdominal migraines are fairly common, and underdiagnosed in children. One expert shares the symptoms to watch for and how to treat this ailment. ...read more
Thought Broadcasting: When Your Thoughts Are No Longer Your Own
The delusion that other people are listening in on personal thoughts is sometimes associated with cases of schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders. ...read more
When Hearts Beat as One
A large body of research has found that under a variety of conditions, human hearts tend to beat in synch. ...read more
Citizen Science Is For Lovers
You'll find plenty to love (and do) in this Valentine's Day-themed edition of the SciStarter newsletter. ...read more