How Old Is the Oldest Sea Turtle?
Sea turtles can live for decades, but climate change and human intervention may be cutting their lives short. ...read more
Author: Vishay Singh
Time vs. Money: Understanding and Alleviating Time Poverty
Research shows most people feel they don’t have enough time, and prioritizing time over money could lead to greater happiness. ...read more
Medical Practitioners Once Used Egyptian Mummy Remains to Treat Ailments
Up until the 1700s, medical practitioners would use mummy remains to treat coughs, lower-back pain, heal wounds and more. ...read more
New CO2 Record Prompts a Scientist to Ask, ‘What’s It Going to Take for Us to Wake Up?’
CO2 levels are now 50 percent higher than in pre-industrial times — a level not seen for 4 million years. ...read more
Genetic Analysis Reveals the Origin of a Hunter-Gatherer Society in Southern Thailand
The Maniq’s DNA tells a story of physical and cultural isolation that spans thousands of years. ...read more
We’re Beginning to Understand the Power of Eye Contact
Neurologists have only recently peered into the brains of two people engaging in eye contact. Preliminary findings show unique brain synchronicity and activity in key brain regions, with many questions left unanswered. ...read more
An Extinct Owl Once Hunted by Day
A preserved specimen of an owl sheds light on how owls originally hunted during the Miocene Epoch. ...read more
Washing and Drying Machines are Polluting the Air
A new study confirms dryer machines are an equal threat to the environment as washing machines. ...read more
Understanding the Flaws Behind the IQ Test
IQ tests are one of the most prominent tools in the modern psychologist's toolbox. They also have numerous methodological flaws. ...read more
The Placebo Effect: A Mystery in Potential Therapy
If your doctor gave you a pill that contained nothing but starch and water, yet your headache got better, you’ve experienced the placebo effect. ...read more