Why We Laugh at the Most Inappropriate Times and What It Says About Us
Giggling during stressful situations like a funeral can be embarrassing. Yet, nervous laughter is a natural reaction and actually occurs quite commonly. ...read more
Author: Vishay Singh
This California Company Is Making Furniture From Corn Husks
3D printing provides new opportunities for environmentally-friendly home decor and furnishings. ...read more
Humans Are the Only Animals That Cry — And We Don’t Know Why
There are many theories on the evolution and purpose of emotional tears. ...read more
The Quest for Non-Hormonal Birth Control
Scientists know that many women want hormone-free birth control, but it didn’t seem possible — until now. ...read more
Scientists Once Thought Personality Was Set in Stone. They Were Wrong
You might have heard that personality doesn't change much once you reach your 30s. But an influx of new research points to various ways it can evolve over time. ...read more
The Best Adjustable Bed Frames in 2021: Sleep Disorders Resolved with a Zero Gravity Adjustable Bed
Homo Longi: Extinct Human Species That May Replace Neanderthals As Our Closest Relatives Found in China
Strange Symptoms After Heart Surgery Hid a Teen’s Secret Struggle
After surgery for a faulty heart valve, this 16-year-old kept getting bacterial infections. But during her latest stint in the hospital, new and frightening symptoms started to emerge. ...read more
Is It Time to Rethink Food Coloring?
The FDA says they’re safe in moderation. But some experts say their guidelines are outdated and need changes to account for the possibility that dyes affect children's brains and behavior. ...read more
How the ‘First 1,000 Days’ Could Shape Your Baby’s Future
Research shows that healthy nutrition in a baby and its mother form an important foundation in a child's earliest days, even impacting obesity, IQ and other variables. ...read more