How to Be a Good Bystander, According to Science
Research shows most people want to intervene when needed, and being a good bystander takes practice. ...read more
Author: Vishay Singh
Gut Biome Diversity Might Shape Personality, Energy Levels
A small study of the microbiome hints that an individual’s energy levels might be linked to intestinal microbes. ...read more
Protecting Nature’s Rights in the Court Room
A case for Lake Mary Jane in Florida could inspire legal action to further protect natural entities in court. ...read more
A New Origin Story for King Tut’s Extraterrestrial Dagger
The weapon, forged from an iron meteorite, may have come from beyond ancient Egypt’s borders. ...read more
The Surprising Mental Health Benefits of Video Games
Benefits are found even across first-person shooter games, which often spark controversy due to their violent content. ...read more
Could Humans Grow Food During a Nuclear Winter?
Researchers identify agriculture that could survive a sun-blocking catastrophe. ...read more
Understanding Memory Recall and Storage in the Brain
Researchers discovered new regions of the brain that work together for memory recall and storage. ...read more
Top Five Psychology Theories From Sigmund Freud
Whether we realize it or not, Freud’s theories have shaped western culture through dreams, the Freudian slip, and the human psyche. ...read more
Climate Change is Likely to Increase the Risk of Infectious Diseases
Animals are being forced to relocate to new habitats, expanding the network of mammalian viruses — and creating disease hotspots that could spark future pandemics. ...read more
Can We Protect the Planet From an Asteroid Speeding Towards It?
Experts in planetary defense are developing ways to protect the planet from asteroids, large or small. ...read more