The Scientific Reason Singers Have a Knack for Language
Musicians' brains seem to excel at tackling new tongues due to their mastery of sound. And thanks to the nature of their training, vocalists may have a particular advantage. ...read more
Author: Vishay Singh
Are People More Prone to Supernatural Thinking if They Believe in the Afterlife?
Scientists told study participants about a ghost in the lab; then they switched off the lights. The research is part of a larger body of work that aims to disentangle the link between our beliefs and behavior. ...read more
This Is Your Brain on Music
A melody can send currents through a web of neurological connections. ...read more
5 Top Breakthrough Medical Technologies and How They Changed The World
Why Getting Gifts for the Holidays Feels Stressful
When it comes to holiday gift giving, reciprocity is the name of the game. But experts say that those expectation can still seem burdensome. ...read more
Genghis Khan Had a Soft Side
The infamous Mongol ruler was concerned with far more than conquest. His empire encouraged cultural pursuits, and even provided women with a degree of power. ...read more
Is Your Modern Lifestyle Destroying Your Gut Microbiome?
This Probiotic Strain Could Fix It! ...read more
Five Female Inventors and how Their Inventions Changed the World
The Truth About Cat People and Dog People
Decades of research have offered fascinating insights into human and animal nature, but they are also rife with contradictions. ...read more
Causes of Phobias Can Be Complicated
Fear not, here's what the experts have to say about the factors at play. ...read more